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Classic Bran Muffins

Easy, classic bran muffin recipe made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt.  Bakery quality, moist and without raisins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins`
Calories: 267kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt ~ I like Fage
  • 2 large eggs
  • cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon ~ Yes, 1 tbsp!
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ~ I use Diamond Crystal, always
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg, freshly grated or like me ~ not
  • 12 tablespoon unsalted butter (1½ sticks), room temp, very soft ~ leave out overnight, if you can, needs to be very soft

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º
  • Put wheat bran in large measuring cup and pour boiling water over it, stir to combine and let sit 5 minutes, then stir in the Greek yogurt and eggs, mix well.
  • Meanwhile, place all dry ingredients in a bowl ~ flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg ~ and whisk to combine.
  • Transfer dry mixed ingredients to bowl of stand mixer and add the really soft butter.  Mix on low speed until butter is fully incorporated.
  • Add the bran mixture and mix until just combined.  Remove bowl from stand and with spatula, make sure batter is fully mixed in from the bottom.
  • Evenly fill well-buttered muffin tin with batter, each of the 12 cups will be pretty full.  The batter rises and puffs but does not spread.  Bake in center of oven until firm, about 18 - 22 minutes.  Pop muffins out to wire rack and serve warm with lots of butter.  Store remaining muffins for 2 days or freeze.

Notes

If you really want raisins, you can fold 1 cup into the finished batter.  You can also sprinkle some flaxseed on the muffins just prior to baking.
*My preference, is plain ~ no additions!! ?

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg