Bran Muffins
They’re hearty, but still moist and flavorful. I’ve filled them with banana, walnuts, coconut, cinnamon and raisins, but the mix ins are completely customizable.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (90 grams) oat bran , OR wheat bran
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour , OR whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup (105 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (75 grams) mashed banana (1 small)
- ½ cup (113 grams) full-fat sour cream , OR plain yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil OR melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Demerara or coarse sugar , for garnish (optional)
Mix-ins
- ⅓ cup (45 grams) finely chopped nuts , like walnuts or pecans
- ⅓ cup (55 grams) dried fruit , like raisins, cherries or cranberries
- ⅓ cup (35 grams) shredded coconut , sweetened or unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease well with nonstick baking spray.
- In a large bowl combine bran, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl combine mashed banana with sour cream (or yogurt), egg, oil (or melted butter) and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix just until a few streaks of flour remain.
- Add your mix ins and stir until incorporated, but don't overmix. Scoop batter into prepared muffin pan, filling only to ⅔ full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake until muffins are puffed, appear dry on top, and the center springs back when gently pressed, 16-18 minutes. Let cool in the pan just until cool enough to handle, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- All tested ingredient swaps have been provided in the recipe. These bran muffins are very forgiving! However, if you don’t see a potential swap suggested that means I haven’t tested it myself.
- Feel free to get creative with mix-ins! Nuts, dried fruit, coconut, and chocolate are all delicious options. Keep total mix-in amount to 1 cup or less. These muffins are also wonderful plain.
Calories: 165kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 156mg, Potassium: 163mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 65IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 1mg
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