Best Bran Muffins Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal (this will not work using bran buds cereal)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (low-fat is okay)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar , packed (reduce sugar for a a less sweeter muffin)
  • 2 tsp maple extract or 2 tsp use vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (even better use 1 cup )
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (can use 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line 12 regular-size muffin tins with paper liners (or 7 jumbo muffin tins).
  3. In a medium bowl mix together the All-Bran cereal with buttermilk; let sit for about 10-12 minutes stirring once.
  4. 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.
  5. 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!).
  6. Fold in raisins or dates.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin tins.
  8. Bake for about 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins test done (if using jumbo muffin tins increase baking time).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 219.88 Kcal (921 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.39g 11%
Cholesterol 17.75mg 6%
Sodium 267.53mg 11%
Potassium 258.21mg 5%
Total Carbs 38.03g 13%
Sugars 15.22g 61%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 69.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 291.99 Kcal (1223 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.81g 11%
Cholesterol 23.57mg 6%
Sodium 355.28mg 11%
Potassium 342.89mg 5%
Total Carbs 50.5g 13%
Sugars 20.22g 61%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 9%
Protein 3.99g 6%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.3mg 14%
Calcium 92mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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