Bran Muffin Recipe

This bran muffin recipe is the BEST on-the-go breakfast option that satisfies your appetite while helping to slim your waistline! How does it do that, you may ask? This easy to follow bran muffin recipe packs a punch of flavor along with a high dose of fiber!

Fiber helps to regulate the body’s sugar use. It controls your appetite and keeps you fuller longer while also keeping your blood sugar in check. Fiber can also help to speed up your metabolism. In my article, 10 Best Tips and Tricks to Speed Up Your Metabolism, you will find that fiber speeds up your metabolism due to the Thermal Effect. It takes longer for you body to process foods high in fiber. Therefore, your body must work harder (create more energy from calories) to digest the fiber.

Hungry for more recipes high in fiber? Check out these gems:

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As a mom of two toddlers, I have a hard time finding a moment to sit and have an actual meal! As soon as I sit, it never fails, that someone needs me for something! Because of that, and because we are constantly on the go, I started having muffins for breakfast almost everyday! However, I can’t just eat the yummy, sugar-filled muffins (Although I have a serious addiction to my Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins!). My health is highly important to me! That is why I start almost everyday with a fiber-filled bran muffin!

I know what you’re thinking. How can I eat the same thing everyday? The answer is easy. I mix it up! Some days I eat the muffin plain. But some days I top it with butter, different flavored jams or jellies, or even a fruit compote! I also mix up the mix-ins! Sometimes instead of raisins in the recipe I add Crazins, a dried fruit mix, or fresh fruits like blueberries! These switch ups keep it interesting and keep me on track!

Side note: I do the same thing with my workouts! Doing the same thing every time you go to the gym or workout at home gets boring! Talk about a lack of motivation! Plus, it’s not conducive for getting the results that you are looking for from your workouts either! So, if you haven’t already, I encourage you to check out my post, Customizable 30 Minute Total Body Workout so that you too can mix it up in the gym!

What you need to make these simple, but healthy, bran muffins:

Equipment Needed:

• 12ct muffin tin
• 3 Mixing bowls
• 12 Muffin/Cupcake Liners (I like to use the resuable, silicone liners!)

Shopping List:

• Milk
• All Bran
• All Purpose Flour 
• Baking Soda
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Brown Sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• Egg
• Lemon Juice 
• Raisins 

How to make the bran muffins:

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Line a 12 count muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
3. Mix all bran and milk in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
4. While waiting, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
5. In a third bowl, mix brown sugar, oil, egg, lemon juice and raisins.
6. Mixing by hand, add the bran mixture and oil mixture to the flour mixture.
7. Pour batter in lined muffin tin. Fill each cup 2/3 full.
8. Baker at 425F for 15-18 minutes. Or until toothpick comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool 2 minutes in tin before serving!

How to store leftover bran muffins:

Cool completely before storing leftovers in an air tight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

Substitute options to make this bran muffin recipe that much MORE healthy:

• Flaxseed (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water + 5 min. wait = 1 egg) for egg
• Whole wheat flour for all purpose flour
• Splenda or Truvia brown sugar for brown sugar
• Olive or avocado oil for vegetable oil 

Suggestions to mix up the mix ins:

If you aren’t in the mood for raisins or you just simply don’t like them, try mixing in one of these fun options:

• Crazins
• Dried fruit mix
• Dried blueberries
• Dried strawberries
• Dried apples
• Dried peaches
• Dried dates
• Dried bananas
• Dried cherries
• Dried raspberries
• Fresh blueberries
• Fresh cherries
• Chocolate chips (I use sugar-free!)
• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Almonds

Suggestions for topping your bran muffin:

Add a little something to each bran muffin by trying different topping like these:

• Butter
• Sugar glaze
• Fruit compotes
• Fruit jellies
• Fruit jams

If you love this recipe, you’re SURE to love these other recipes from Struggle Shuttle:

No Knead Overnight Bread

Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins

Quick and Easy Irish Soda Bread Muffins

I hope that you enjoy making and eating these healthy, fiber-full muffins as much as I do! I can’t wait to hear if you decide to mix it up with mix ins and toppings! Please let me know what you think about this easy bran muffin recipe and what combinations you come up with in the comments!