Nana's Bran Muffins

Name: Nana's Bran Muffins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups wheat bran; 1 cup buttermilk; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup raisins

Vegetarian Oven Diner-Style

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 12 muffins

About

Nana's Bran Muffins are the epitome of wholesome goodness! This classic treat is a tried-and-true family favorite that will transport you back to your grandmother's kitchen. Made with all the good things, like natural bran, flour, and a touch of brown sugar, these muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat... because grandmas care about both! Each bite is moist, tender, and packed with fiber, making them the perfect breakfast or snack to keep you feeling full and energized all day. Serve Nana's Bran Muffins with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease 12 muffin cups or line a muffin tin with paper muffin liners.

Step 3 -In a large bowl, mix the wheat bran and the buttermilk together and then let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.

Step 4 -While the buttermilk mixture is standing, in another bowl, beat the brown sugar, the oil, the egg, and the vanilla extract together until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 5 -Stir the sugar mixture into the buttermilk mixture.

Step 6 -In a bowl, whisk the flour, the baking soda, the baking powder, and the salt together.

Step 7 -Stir the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture until it is just blended.

Step 8 -Fold the raisins into the batter.

Step 9 -Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.

Step 10 -Bake until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 11 -Cool the muffins in the tin and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12 -Serve.

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