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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins (Freezer-Friendly Recipe)

Close-up of moist bran muffins on a plate, one broken open to show the soft, textured interior.
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Bake a batch of these moist bran muffins. They are packed with fiber, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a grab and go breakfast or healthy snack. You can easily freeze them for later.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apple (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the wheat bran. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the bran softens.
  3. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the softened bran mixture. Stir everything together until combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. If using, fold in the raisins or chopped apple now.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an oat bran muffin variation, substitute half of the wheat bran with oat bran.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then place them in an airtight, freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter or reheat briefly in the microwave.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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