Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins
Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins are tender and gently sweet, with a wholesome wheat bran flavor balanced by tangy buttermilk and bursts of chewy raisins. The crumb stays moist and soft, making these perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. Serve warm with a pat of butter or honey for a comforting start to the day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line them with paper liners.
- 3
Combine wheat bran and buttermilk in a large bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, beat brown sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl until light and fluffy; stir this into the buttermilk mixture.
- 5
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together; stir into the buttermilk mixture just until blended. Fold in raisins; spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin briefly, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
- Calories 205.37 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.03 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 31.59 g 11%
- Total Fat 7.34 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.63 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 43.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 4.84 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 15.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 184.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 12.83 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Old Fashioned Bran Muffins is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 205.37 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 205.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins healthy?
- Old-Fashioned Bran Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 205.37 calories and 4.03 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.5 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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