Raisin Bran Muffins
There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through the kitchen. These Raisin Bran Muffins are a classic for a reason! They’re incredibly easy to make, bursting with flavor, and perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or a delicious afternoon snack. With their moist texture and irresistible raisin sweetness, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup applesauce or apple butter
- 3/4 cup raisins (measure with your heart)
Instructions
1 – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
2 – Mix wheat bran and buttermilk together in a large bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes
3 – In a separate bowl, beat together brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the buttermilk/bran mixture.
4 – Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir dry ingredients into the buttermilk mixture until just combined. Stir in applesauce or apple butter.
5 – Fold in raisins then spoon batter into prepared muffin tins filling each at least ⅔ full.
6 – Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 – 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tins then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Notes
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Muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days, then transfer to the refrigerator for up to a week.
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For longer storage, freeze the muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then heat up in the microwave if desired.
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I am a fan of Bob’s Red Mill brand of Wheat Bran. It can be found in the cereal aisle near the oats. Any brand will work though.
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You can use ¾ cup dried cranberries, blueberries or cherries if you would like or add chopped walnuts or pecans.
Keywords: Bread, Muffins, Bran, Raisins, Breakfast
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