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Bran Muffins with molasses

Published: Jan 13, 2017 by Terri Gilson · Modified: May 26, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

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Walnut Bran Muffin - the best bran muffin ever! #muffin #healthy #bran
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These Bran Muffins with molasses are, hands down, the best bran muffins ever! I mean, these guys are the KING of the bran muffins! And that's no small feat since a good, much less GREAT, bran muffin is hard to come by. These muffins have even made bran muffins lovers out of the biggest haters!

bran muffin sitting on a bowl of berries

In my quest to find a good healthy bran muffin over the years, I choked down a lot of really bad bran muffins. I did it for the fibre and health benefits but the taste always left much to be desired. Then I was introduced to these healthy Bran Muffins...

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 💭Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving and serving size
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Bran muffins with molasses recipe
  • 📖More Muffin Recipes

🥘 Ingredients

I have been eating one of these healthy bran muffins every day for breakfast for about the past 15 years. A healthy bran muffin is a great start to your day when it's chock-full of real and wholesome ingredients like:

  • butter
  • wheat bran
  • chia seeds
  • wheat germ 
  • molasses
  • walnuts

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I got this bran muffin with molasses recipe from my mother- in- law many years ago and she couldn't recall where it came from. She changed the recipe a little, then I changed it even a little more until I had achieved the perfect bran muffin.

💭Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

One of the things I changed was adding chia seeds to this healthy bran muffin. Chia seeds add a ton of nutrients, while adding very few calories. You can read more about the health benefits of chia seeds HERE.

📖 Variations

  • Berries: You could add fruit (like blueberries) to this recipe
  • Nuts: You can use a different nut. If I'm out of walnuts, I use pecans. 
  • Buttermilk: You can use buttermilk, but you don't need to. I make my own by adding vinegar to milk (then I can use a lighter milk)

🌡️Storage

  • Fridge: Store these muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: They freeze really well in an airtight container or Ziplock freezer bag for up to 6 months

👪 Serving and serving size

  • This recipe makes 24 muffins. I always double the recipe, then keep them frozen for freshness and easy access.
  • They go great with jam or butter, but seriously, they are sooo good, you don't even need to add anything to them!
  • They muffins are very portable. I grab one every morning to eat on the go or at my desk when I arrive at work.

If you've also been searching for the best bran muffin out there, I know you'll love these too. Unlike many other bran muffin recipes with molasses out there, they have a subtle taste and the molasses is not overpowering. Enjoy!

And if you're looking for even more bran muffin recipe ideas, then check out this Round up of 15 Crazy Delicious AND Healthy Bran Muffins!

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📋 Bran muffins with molasses recipe

This Bran Muffin with molasses is the best bran muffin you will ever eat! A healthy bran muffin is a great start to your day, especially when it's chock-full of real and wholesome ingredients like butter, molasses, wheat bran, chia seeds, wheat germ and walnuts. Not only does it make a great breakfast, it also makes a great snack!
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: bran, healthy, molasses, muffin
Servings: 24 muffins
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup canola oil you can use any vegetable oil
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk I use 1% but you can substitute 2%
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 ½ cups natural wheat bran
  • 3 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoon chia seeds
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill muffin tins with paper muffin liners (these work the best in this recipe - I do not recommend making these muffins without using paper liners)
  • Add 1 teaspoon vinegar to milk and set aside
  • In a large bowl, cream butter with sugar, then stir in oil. Add molasses.
  • in a separate medium bowl, mix flours, bran, wheat germ, baking powder and chia seeds together. Add to butter mixture and mix well. You can use an electric mixer for this part.
  • Add baking soda to milk and stir. Add to mixture.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Fold in beaten eggs. Stir only until combined
  • Fill paper filled muffin liners to top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tester or toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 mins then transfer to cooling rack. Cool for 5 more minutes and serve.

Notes

Note: I find wheat bran at Co op or Superstore in Calgary
*Results may vary depending on type of flour and brown sugar used
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Bran muffins with molasses recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 123mg5%
Potassium 227mg6%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 170IU3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 230kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) | Sodium: 123mg (5%) | Potassium: 227mg (6%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 170IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 76mg (8%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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Comments

  1. Sue

    January 13, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Wonderful pics looks so yummy

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 13, 2017 at 10:30 am

      Thanks, Sue!

      Reply
  2. Sue

    January 13, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Wonderful pics looks so yummy

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 13, 2017 at 10:30 am

      Thanks, Sue!

      Reply
  3. theteacupoflife

    January 13, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Oh yum! These sound quite delicious. I think they would definitely make a great on the go healthy snack, too!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 13, 2017 at 10:30 am

      Thanks- yes, they are very tasty - I eat them everyday!

      Reply
  4. theteacupoflife

    January 13, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Oh yum! These sound quite delicious. I think they would definitely make a great on the go healthy snack, too!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 13, 2017 at 10:30 am

      Thanks- yes, they are very tasty - I eat them everyday!

      Reply
  5. My Kitchen Love

    January 13, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    Love the addition of chia seeds to this! Perfect way to add omegas and plant-based iron to a muffin! I also totally love that you think butter is a wholesome ingredient - I couldn't be more on the same page as you! My mom used to make bran muffins ALL time. I always thought they were amazing which is strange since she was truly a horrible cook (our dog wouldn't even eat her dinners). I was partially horrified when I found out it was the QuakerOats Muffin Mix and she totally pretended for years that they were her "recipe". LOL.

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 14, 2017 at 8:34 am

      That's hilarious, Samatha! When I had to stop eating flax for medical reasons, I discovered chia seeds - they are amazing little fellas... And yes, I say, ' let's bring butter back'! It's all about moderation, right? 🙂

      Reply
  6. My Kitchen Love

    January 13, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    Love the addition of chia seeds to this! Perfect way to add omegas and plant-based iron to a muffin! I also totally love that you think butter is a wholesome ingredient - I couldn't be more on the same page as you! My mom used to make bran muffins ALL time. I always thought they were amazing which is strange since she was truly a horrible cook (our dog wouldn't even eat her dinners). I was partially horrified when I found out it was the QuakerOats Muffin Mix and she totally pretended for years that they were her "recipe". LOL.

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 14, 2017 at 8:34 am

      That's hilarious, Samatha! When I had to stop eating flax for medical reasons, I discovered chia seeds - they are amazing little fellas... And yes, I say, ' let's bring butter back'! It's all about moderation, right? 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sue Slaght

    January 15, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    These look delicious and agreed very healthy. Do you have any tips for chopping nuts easily? Just buy them pre-chopped? A food processor?

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 16, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Hi Sue; They are sooo good! I buy my nuts at Costco for economy, so they are never chopped. A food processor is a good way to do it for sure, but I prefer to use my cleaver. It chops them up really fast and you don't have to clean your food processor. Less dishes is always my preference!

      Reply
      • Sue Slaght

        January 16, 2017 at 10:25 pm

        Right well its the chopping of the nuts that I likely need to work on. One chop and it seems every nut is running for its life straight off the cutting board.

        Reply
        • Food Meanderings

          January 17, 2017 at 6:03 am

          Yes, Sue... those little guys can easily go rogue! If you put them in a ziplock and use a mallet, hammer or rolling pin (very heavy) to crush them, it keeps them in line! I use the rolling pin for rice krispies but I use a hammer or mallet for things that are harder to cut (like nuts) if I use this technique :): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_s5t6cInLI

          Reply
          • Sue Slaght

            January 17, 2017 at 7:28 am

            Thanks so much!

          • Food Meanderings

            January 17, 2017 at 7:35 am

            No problem!

  8. Sue Slaght

    January 15, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    These look delicious and agreed very healthy. Do you have any tips for chopping nuts easily? Just buy them pre-chopped? A food processor?

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 16, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Hi Sue; They are sooo good! I buy my nuts at Costco for economy, so they are never chopped. A food processor is a good way to do it for sure, but I prefer to use my cleaver. It chops them up really fast and you don't have to clean your food processor. Less dishes is always my preference!

      Reply
      • Sue Slaght

        January 16, 2017 at 10:25 pm

        Right well its the chopping of the nuts that I likely need to work on. One chop and it seems every nut is running for its life straight off the cutting board.

        Reply
        • Food Meanderings

          January 17, 2017 at 6:03 am

          Yes, Sue... those little guys can easily go rogue! If you put them in a ziplock and use a mallet, hammer or rolling pin (very heavy) to crush them, it keeps them in line! I use the rolling pin for rice krispies but I use a hammer or mallet for things that are harder to cut (like nuts) if I use this technique :): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_s5t6cInLI

          Reply
          • Sue Slaght

            January 17, 2017 at 7:28 am

            Thanks so much!

          • Food Meanderings

            January 17, 2017 at 7:35 am

            No problem!

  9. Karen

    January 16, 2017 at 3:50 am

    Looks scrumptious

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 16, 2017 at 7:26 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  10. Karen

    January 16, 2017 at 3:50 am

    Looks scrumptious

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 16, 2017 at 7:26 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  11. Charlotte

    January 20, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I get tons of recipes from my (soon-to-be) mother-in-law as well! Always nice to have family recipes passed down.

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 20, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Cherish them! My mother-in-law passed away 8 yrs ago and it's so nice to have her recipes, especially for my husband and her grandkids!

      Reply
  12. Charlotte

    January 20, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I get tons of recipes from my (soon-to-be) mother-in-law as well! Always nice to have family recipes passed down.

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      January 20, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Cherish them! My mother-in-law passed away 8 yrs ago and it's so nice to have her recipes, especially for my husband and her grandkids!

      Reply

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