This classic Bran Muffin recipe is a wholesome starting point for mix-ins such as sunflower seeds, blueberries, grated carrots, walnuts and other ingredients that you may already have on-hand in your pantry. Use this recipe to make your own version of healthy muffins for breakfast and snacking!
Each of these delicious Bran Muffins contains the following nutrient values:
Calories 168
Fat 5.4 g
…Sat fat 1.7 g
…Mono fat 2.3 g
…Poly fat 0.9 g
Protein 4 g
Carbohydrate 29 g
Fiber 7 g
Cholesterol 36 mg
Iron 2 mg
Sodium 183 mg
Calcium 89 mg
Here are ingredients you’ll need for a dozen of these delicious and healthy Bran Muffins:
1 3/4 cups wheat bran (about 4 1/4 ounces)
1 cup whole pitted dates (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4.5 ounces whole-grain pastry flour (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
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