Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins
These deep, dark bran muffins have a hearty wheat-bran character balanced by molasses, white sugar, and sweet chopped raisins. Buttermilk lends a gentle tang, while the classic muffin mixture makes them a satisfying choice for breakfast, a morning snack, or an easy accompaniment to coffee or tea.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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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- 72
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups or line them with paper muffin liners. Whisk the bran, flour, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl; set aside.
- 2
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk, sugar, molasses, and melted shortening until smooth. Stir in the bran mixture and raisins until no dry lumps remain. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling them no more than 2/3 full.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing the muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 4
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl.
- 5
Whisk in the buttermilk, sugar, molasses, and melted shortening until smooth.
- 6
Stir in the bran mixture and the raisins until no dry lumps remain.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling them no more than 2/3 full.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
- 9
Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Calories 155.88 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.36 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 30.92 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.54 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.69 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 29.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 46.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.41 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 14.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 252.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 14.22 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins is made with 11 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, and Chocolate Covered Raisins. Each serving provides about 155.88 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Chocolate-Covered Raisins, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 155.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins healthy?
- Classic Deep Dark Bran Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 155.88 calories and 4.36 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, 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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