Homemade bran muffins are a great way to get a healthy meal or snack that's portable, can be made ahead, frozen, and then tossed in the lunch bag. And since good bran is hard to find, I have put together a collection of 15 Healthy Bran Muffin Recipes that are not only good for you, they are crazy delicious too! This collection of healthy muffins includes WW friendly muffins, vegan muffins, low-fat, egg-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, whole grain, oat bran, wheat bran, and bran cereal muffins.
So, if you're looking for a bran muffin that satisfies both your healthy dietary needs AND your taste buds, with everything from avocado, pumpkin, zucchini, molasses, date, yogurt, banana, apple sauce, and cranberry to chocolate Weight Watchers bran muffins and blueberry bran muffin recipes, you're sure to find your perfect healthy bran muffin match here!
And although I'm a pretty big fan of bran muffins, that wasn't always the case! In my quest to find a great healthy bran muffin over the years, I have choked down a lot of really bad bran muffins from coffee shops, grocery stores, and even a variety of homemade bran muffin recipes I tried. I did it for the fiber and health benefits, but the taste always left much to be desired. Then I found these delicious and healthy bran muffin recipes and I was in love with bran muffins again!
This classic Bran muffin with molasses and walnuts is King of the bran muffin castle!
You had me at chocolate....
Pumpkin bran and apricots are a scrumptious and healthy combo!
The more cranberry the more merry!
Vegan blueberry deliciousness!
Oat bran changes things up and makes these muffins sing!
Sweet Potato is a fabulous addition to bran muffins!
A scrumptious union of bran, raspberries and apples.
Dates are deceptively and incredibly delicious!
Morning bran muffins in all their whole grain glory!
Zucchini offers a welcome twist to this delicious muffin!
Healthy breakfast cereal in muffin form!
Because there can never be enough chocolate (especially Weight Watchers friendly chocolate!) ...
Butternut Squash with bananas and sweet potatoes is a unique, healthy and delicious trio!
Raisin lovers rejoice- the iconic Raisin Bran Muffin!
💭Top Tips
If you run into a situation where you don’t have enough muffin batter to fill your muffin pan, make sure you fill the empty spaces to ⅔ full with water. This helps them to bake evenly.
Another tip is to turn the muffin tin around halfway through the baking process to ensure even baking and browning.
🍽Equipment
You're definitely going to need a large bowl, muffin tin and muffin cups (affiliate links). You can use paper muffin liners or reuseable silicone liners.
👪 Serving Size
Mini muffins are great for little snacks or little kids. If you want to make mini muffins, you'll generally need to cook them for about ½ the time of a regular muffin (at the same temperature) in a mini muffin tin. (affiliate link). Grease the muffin pan really well or use mini baking cups (affiliate link)
🌡️Storage
You can generally store most muffins for a couple of days at room temperature, up to 5 days in the fridge, or freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 6 months. See each recipe for specific storage information.
So if you're looking for the best bran muffins, you'll love this selection; there is a healthy and delicious bran muffin for everyone!
Jacqueline Debono
I don't know which I want to make first. I love the sound of the date bran muffins but I think the double chocolate one would be awesome! Delicious and guilt free!
Terri Gilson
I know, Jacqueline - it's a tough decision!
Toni
This is so perfect!! Thank you for sharing the recipe! So delish and really healthy.
Lizet Bowen
This is such a great list! I'll start by trying the banana chocolate one this week.
Terri Gilson
Chocolate is always a great place to start, Lizet! lol
Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life
Such a yummy collection of healthy muffins! Love muffins with extra fresh berries in them.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Marlynn!
Lisa Lotts
I've never met a bran muffin I didn't like -- those date ones are calling my name!
Terri Gilson
They are soo good, Lisa! I'm sure you'll love them!