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Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins

Baking· Sweet & Snacky

3 Jun

Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins are packed with fiber and bursting with fresh blueberries. A great grab and go breakfast or anytime snack!

Bran muffins are a great breakfast food. They offer complex carbohydrates and fiber which help with energy and blood sugar levels and they are low in fat.

These are packed with fresh blueberries and they taste great. This small batch recipe makes just twelve bran muffins, just enough to remind you that “good for you” can also be delicious!

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Ingredients for Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins on a board, in original packaging.

What you’ll need to make Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins

  • Wheat Bran – the overall preferred choice for these muffins but you could use oat bran as a substitute.

  • Milk and Lemon Juice – this combination is a substitute for using buttermilk in this recipe as a lot of us don’t keep buttermilk on hand. If you have buttermilk, use 1/2 cup instead of the milk and the lemon juice.

  • Vegetable Oil – Canola oil or applesauce may be used instead of vegetable oil.

  • Large Egg – One large egg, any color, or 2 small eggs can be used.

  • Brown Sugar – light or dark, packed.

  • Vanilla Extract & Molasses – you really need both of these!

  • Flour – white, all purpose flour.

  • Baking Powder, Baking Soda and Salt – pantry staples, all necessary.

  • Blueberries – although we use fresh, we freeze them first on a baking sheet before folding them in to the muffin mixture. The fruit holds up better and doesn’t stain the batter! Feel free to substitute the same amount of strawberries or golden raisins instead or mix them up!

Finished Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins on a board in muffin liners.

How to make Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins

Bran muffins are a really great breakfast choice. These Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins are moist, delicious and just the right size.

This recipe makes twelve muffins which is just enough to share and enjoy.

Mixing milk and lemon juice into wheat bran.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Pour the wheat bran into a medium sized bowl. Add milk and lemon juice and stir to combine. Set aside and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes.

Combining vegetable oil, egg, sugar, vanilla and molasses in a small glass bowl.

In a small bowl combine the vegetable oil, egg, sugar, vanilla and molasses. Whisk until well combined.

Pouring molasses mixture into bran mixture in a glass bowl.

Pour the molasses mixture into the bran mixture. Stir until completely mixed in.

Mixing flour mixture into the bran mixture in a glass bowl with a spatula.

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the mixture. Stir only enough to blend.

Folding blueberries into the batter in a glass bowl with a spatula.

Fold in frozen blueberries.

Classic Blueberry Bran Muffin batter in paper linings in a muffin tin.

Line muffin tins with paper liners and divide mixture evenly between them.

Checking the done-ness of the muffins with a wooden toothpick.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Close up of finished Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins on a cooling rack.

Remove from oven and allow to cool in muffin tins. Store at room temperature in a covered container or zip top bag. Enjoy!

Finished Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins on a plate.

Other Sweet Bites You Might Like

Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins – turn those brown bananas into something delicious that the whole family will love!

Banana Blueberry Oat Bites – packed full of good stuff and make a great grab and go breakfast or snack cookie!

Apple Crumble Cookie Cups – fresh apple wrapped in a buttery cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar sauce and baked in a bite sized oatmeal cookie cup.

Lemon Blueberry Sunshine Muffins – Bright, zesty, and full of fresh summer blueberries, these are a great way to start your morning!

Strawberry Banana Oat Bran Muffins – quick and easy to make with a handful of berries and just one banana!

Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins

Classic Blueberry Bran Muffins are packed with fiber and bursting with fresh blueberries. A great grab and go breakfast or anytime snack!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup wheat bran
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup blueberries frozen
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour the wheat bran into a medium sized bowl. Add milk and lemon juice and stir to combine. Set aside and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine the vegetable oil, egg, sugar, vanilla and molasses. Whisk until well combined.
  • Pour the molasses mixture into the bran mixture. Stir until completely mixed in.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to the mixture. Stir only enough to blend. Fold in frozen blueberries.
  • Line muffin tins with paper liners and divide mixture evenly between them.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool in muffin tins. Store at room temperature in a covered container or zip top bag. Enjoy!

Nutrition *

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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