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How to make My Grandmas Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe

My Grandmas Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe

Imagine waking up to the enticing smell of freshly baked muffins wafting through your kitchen. Grandma's healthy bran muffins are not just a breakfast staple.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: My Grandmas Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe
Servings: 10
Calories: 211kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup wheat bran flakes

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup melted virgin coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 cup robust blackstrap molasses
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar

Mix-ins:

  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures an even bake as soon as the muffins are ready to go in.

Step 2: Prepare the Muffin Tin

  • Grease a muffin tin with coconut oil or line it with paper liners. This step ensures easy removal later on and saves cleanup time.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and wheat bran flakes. This blending allows the flavors and leavening agents to distribute evenly.

Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, applesauce, eggs, almond milk, blackstrap molasses, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk these together until they form a cohesive mixture.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

  • Now, gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined; overmixing may lead to tough muffins. You want to keep them light and fluffy.

Step 6: Fold in the Mix-Ins

  • Carefully add the blueberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts to the batter. Give it a gentle stir to incorporate these treasures, ensuring every muffin gets a taste of those delicious add-ins.

Step 7: Fill the Muffin Tins

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full. This allows for proper rising without overflowing.

Step 8: Bake

  • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 18-22 minutes. Watch for the tops to spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center to come out clean.

Step 9: Cool and Serve

  • Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • This cooling process is essential for achieving the perfect texture.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter: This keeps the muffins light and airy.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick: Each oven is different, so keep an eye on them for that perfect bake.
  • Experiment with flavors: Swap in different fruits or nuts depending on your mood.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the batter come together more smoothly.
  • Double the batch: These muffins freeze beautifully, making them an easy grab-and-go breakfast option.

Nutrition

Serving: 83g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 294mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g
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