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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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