Favorite Raisin Bran Muffins

Bran muffins in line with one cut in half.

5 from 15 votes

With loads of whole grains and fiber and the option to add chocolate chips, these are the very best kid-friendly raisin Bran Muffins! (These are best served slightly warm.)

Prep Time10

Cook Time14

Total Time24

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ cups white whole wheat flour (or ¾ cup each all-purpose and whole wheat flour)
1 cup wheat bran (look for it near oats in the supermarket)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup)
⅓ cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup raisins

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a standard muffin pan with nonstick spray.
Add the flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to a large bowl. Stir to combine gently.
Add the milk, eggs, butter, honey, applesauce, and vanilla and whisk gently to combine.
Stir in the raisins (or blueberries, carrot, or chocolate chips). Divide the batter into the prepared muffin pan, using a heaping ¼ cup in each.
Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool (at least a little) and serve slightly warm.

Notes

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days. Or, freeze cooled muffins in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 6 months.
We prefer these muffins warmed slightly to serve. (So if the muffins seem to have firmed up during storage, warm slightly.)
To make as mini muffins, follow the recipe and reduce the baking time to 10 minutes.
Dairy-free: Use melted coconut oil and nondairy milk.
Egg-free: Omit the eggs. Increase the baking soda to 1 teaspoon and add 1/2 cup more milk (so 1 1/2 cups).
Look for wheat bran near oatmeal in the cereal aisle. It's commonly available from Bob's Red Mill or Arrowhead Mills.
Add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter if you prefer.
Use blueberries or other diced fruit in place of the raisins if desired.

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