Bran muffins are totally underrated. I will admit that I wouldn’t want to eat them every day but when I have one, I instantly remember what I love about them. These classic bran muffins are moist, delicious and just the right size. Sometimes, to make things interesting, I will stir in some dehydrated strawberries with the raisins or use dates instead of raisins. No matter what you substitute, these muffins are a delicious source of fiber and they make a really great breakfast or snack.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the wheat bran into a medium bowl. In a measuring cup, stir together lemon juice and milk and then pour into the wheat bran and stir to combine. If you have buttermilk, you can use a cup of buttermilk instead of combining the lemon juice and milk. I never have buttermilk, so this variation is an acceptable solution. Set the mixture aside and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes.
In a small bowl combine the vegetable oil, egg, sugar, vanilla and molasses. Stir until well combined.
Pour the molasses mixture into the bran mixture and stir until incorporated.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir until just blended and then fold raisins into the mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool in muffin tins. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 cup milk*
- 1 tbsp lemon juice*
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pour the wheat bran into a medium bowl. In a measuring cup, stir together lemon juice and milk and then pour into the wheat bran 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. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the molasses mixture into the bran mixture and stir until incorporated.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir until just blended and then fold raisins into the mixture.
- Line muffin tins with paper liners and spoon mixture into paper liners, dividing mixture evenly between them.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool in muffin tins. Enjoy!
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