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THE VERY BEST BLUEBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe came to me in a newsletter from dairygoodness.ca and boy am I ever glad I tried them. These have to be the very very best muffins I have ever made.

Provided by karen in tbay

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 large muffins, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal (or 100% bran)
1 1/2 cups soured milk (or buttermilk)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups blueberries (frozen or fresh)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly spray muffin pans.
  • In large bowl, combine cereal with milk, let stand 10 minutes.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Whisk brown sugar, egg, molasses and melted butter into cereal mixture.
  • Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with blueberries.
  • Stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake 25 to 30 mins or until tops are firm to the touch.
  • Note: to sour milk, spoon 4 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar into glass measuring cup, pour in enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups. Let stand for 5 mins then stir.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the muffins.

BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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Having these muffins for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves pineapple, which makes these muffins moist...and delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 18 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped nuts, dates or raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Make a well in the center. Combine the egg, oil, molasses, buttermilk and pineapple with juice. Pour into well; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the nuts, dates or raisins. , Fill 18 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe is from my Aunt and is the best bran muffin recipe I have ever tasted. You can replace whole wheat flour for regular flour to lighten it up a bit. Enjoy!!

Provided by reimersl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 dozen muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups 100% bran
2 cups water
1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 item(s) eggs
1 cup molasses
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
4 cups buttermilk
4 cups bran flakes
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Boil the water. Place 100% Bran in a bowl and add boiling water - let soak.
  • In a very large bowl, mix sugar and margarine; add eggs & molasses.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda, & salt.
  • Add Bran flakes, 100% bran mixture and buttermilk - mix well.
  • Bake @ 400 C for 15 minutes.

BEST BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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I like this recipe because it only calls for 2 large ripe bananas. Often that is all I have left! This is a moist, tasty muffin.

Provided by carol in Tbay

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 large muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large ripe bananas (or 3 med. size)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar (or 1/2 c. of 'Splenda' brown sugar)
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup flour
2 cups natural bran, powdery stuff. you can also buy just the right amt. at the bulk store (Quaker green box)
1/2 cup light raisins or 1/2 cup craisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Add the baking soda to the yogurt in a larger cup or bowl. Set this aside.
  • Beat eggs, oil ,mashed bananas and sugar.
  • Combine the flour, bran, raisons and sunflower seeds. Add the yogurt/soda mixture to the egg, bananas, then add the flour. Put into paper-lined large muffin tins and bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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I have made many bran muffins over my years of baking this one has become my all-time favorite, and when you make these you will see why! ---throw in some fresh blueberries in place of the raisins if desired, I have even made these using Raisin Bran cereal and also using wheat bran --- you will love these muffins!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal (this will NOT work using Bran Buds cereal)
1 cup buttermilk (low-fat is okay)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (reduce sugar for a a less sweeter muffin)
2 teaspoons maple extract or 2 teaspoons use vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (even better use 1 cup whole wheat flour)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (can use 1 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins (or can use chopped dates)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 12 regular-size muffin tins with paper liners (or 7 jumbo muffin tins).
  • In a medium bowl mix together the All-Bran cereal with buttermilk; let sit for about 10-12 minutes stirring once.
  • In another bowl whisk together the oil, egg, brown sugar and vanilla until well blended, then add to the buttermilk mixture; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
  • In another bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the wet mixture and mix JUST until blended using a wooden spoon or a small spatula (a few small lumps in the mixture are okay!).
  • Fold in raisins or dates.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin tins.
  • Bake for about 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins test done (if using jumbo muffin tins increase baking time).

BEST ALL-BRAN MUFFINS



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This is my all time favorite recipe for bran muffins. You can make it as healthy as you want to! Very Good!

Provided by Ambercrombiegirl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal
1 1/4 cups milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons applesauce

Steps:

  • Stir dry ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Measure cereal and milk into mixing bowl. stir to combine.
  • Let stand 1-2 minutes or until cereal is softened. Add egg and oil. Beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients to cereal mixture only until combined.
  • Portion batter into 12 greased 2 1/2 in, muffin cups evenly.Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 230.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 4.1

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS: THE SKINNY VERSION



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I found this recipe in the Vancouver Sun's Five Star Food cookbook. The muffin is made skinny by slimming down the fat content with prune paste. Oddly enough, you can't taste the prunes!!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 doz

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup prune, paste (see below)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, well beated
2 tablespoons molasses
2 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup prune, pitted
6 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Prune Paste: In a food processor, combine prunes, water and vanilla; process to form a smooth paste. Store in the fridge if not being used immediately. Will keep for several days.
  • Muffins: In a large bowl, beat together prune paste and sugar. Beat in eggs and molasses.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, bran, baking powder and salt; stir in raisins. Stir soda into buttermilk; add to prune paste mixture alternately with flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Spoon batter into greased muffin pans. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2210.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 221.3, Sodium 2328.2, Carbohydrate 514.5, Fiber 38, Sugar 290.9, Protein 44.9

MOM'S BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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There are a lot of bran muffin recipes, and I have tried making alot of them, but there is still yet to be a bran muffin recipe that is better then this. They are so moist! Great for breakfast, or addition to any lunch. This is a large recipe. I usually cut it in half, or bake them all and freeze some for lunches.

Provided by Purdy Good Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 30 30, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups boiling water
2 cups all-bran cereal, ceral
2 cups white sugar
1 cup margarine
4 eggs
1 quart buttermilk
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups bran flakes
3 1/2 cups raisins or 3 1/2 cups dates

Steps:

  • Pour two cups of boiling water over all bran ceral.
  • Let stand.
  • Cream together sugar, margarine, and eggs.
  • Add butter milk, and bran/water mix to sugar, margarine, and eggs.
  • In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and bran flakes.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix well.
  • Fold in raisens or dates.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minute.
  • Muffins turn out best if you make the mixture the night before, and bake them the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 771.9, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 26.5, Protein 5.7

BEST OF BRAN MUFFINS



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I adapted this from Jane Brody's recipe in the Good Food Cookbook. Great starter to any day. Store in refrigerator and wrap and warm in toaster oven for 10 minutes. May be frozen as well. Yum!

Provided by LizAnn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shredded 100% all-bran cereal
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 cup organic raisins
1 cup boiling filtered water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1 tablespoon raw honey
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oil, and raisins, and pour the boiling water over them. Set mixture aside to cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, and molasses and honey. Add this to partly cool mixture.
  • In another small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the cereal mixture, stirring just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. Cover batter with a plastic wrap or damp cloth, and let sit for at leat 15 minutes, perferably 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400. Grease 24 muffin cups, and divide batter among them, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven, and, when they are slightly cooled, take them out of the tin and place them on a rack to cool completely.
  • I like to eat them warm!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.9

BEST BRAN MUFFINS (VEGAN)



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Make and share this Best Bran Muffins (Vegan) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GuarGum

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 cups soymilk or 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk substitute
1 cup whole wheat flour (pastry flour is best)
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup dates (optional)
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vegan egg replacer powder
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Mix together vinegar and milk and let sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, bran, soda and salt together. Stir in raisins or dates, if using.
  • Mix together oil, brown sugar, molasses, egg replacer and water. Add the vinegar and milk mixture.
  • Stir liquid ingredients into dry just until mixed.
  • Spoon into 12 muffin tins.
  • Bake at 375 F for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into centre comes out dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 219.6, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.4

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS



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Categories     Berry     Breakfast     Bake     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Muffin     Healthy

Yield 22-24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 c honey
1+1/4 c apple sauce (can sub grated zuccini or 1 c oil but oil changes fat content)
3 c liquid (orange juice, soy, etc.)
3 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 c whole wheat flour
1+1/2 c raw wheat germ (can sub quick oats)
1+1/2 c raw bran
approx. 1 c frozen berries

Steps:

  • Beat eggs. Add honey, apple sauce and liquid and mix together. Put in baking soda, vanilla, baking powder and salt and stir thoroughly. Mix in flour, then germ and bran. Let the mixture sit for 1 hr. Add the frozen fruit and measure into pregreased muffin tins (or lined). Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.

JANE BRODY'S BEST-OF-BRAN MUFFINS



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Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shredded bran cereal (e.g. All-Bran, 100% Bran, etc.)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
4 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oil, and raisins, and pour the boiling water over them. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly. 2. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, and molasses. Add this to the partly cooled cereal mixture. 3. In another small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the cereal mixture, stirring just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. Cover the batter with plastic wrap, wax paper, or a damp towel, and let it stand for at least 15 minutes, preferably for 1 hour. 4. Preheat the oven to 400. Grease 24 muffin cups, and divide the batter among them filling each cup about three-fourths full. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the muffins from the oven, and, when they are slightly cooled, take them out of the tin and place them on a rack to cool completely.

THE BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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There is a brunch restaurant here called the Apple Cake Tea Room and they are famous for their appetizer Bran Mini Muffins. I have searched all over and I came across this recipe which many say are even better than theirs. Serve them warm with the following homemade honey butter and you will make them over and over again. Enjoy!

Provided by Bobbie Hewitt @Rebeladytn

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup(s) boiling water
3 cup(s) all-bran cereal
2 stick(s) butter
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs (beaten)
2 cup(s) buttermilk
2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
dash - salt
1 cup(s) butter (softened)
1 1/4 cup(s) honey
1 - egg yolk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Pour boiling water all over bran cereal and let stand. In a separate bowl cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until blended. Pour flour, soda and salt into a sifter and alternate this and the buttermilk to the butter - sugar mixture. Once blended, add softened All Bran mixture. Pour into greased mini muffin tins. Bake for 15 minutes or until done. Serve with honey butter.
  • Combine butter, honey and egg yolk in a deep bowl. Beat with electric mixer for 10 minutes. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 2-1/2 cups.

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