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Moist Honey Bran Muffins with Buttermilk

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Fix your search for the perfect wholesome muffin! These high fiber breakfast muffins use honey for natural sweetness and buttermilk for incredible moisture. They are easy to make and perfect for meal prep on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional mix-in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, wheat bran, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This is your dry mix.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, honey, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes tough muffins.
  5. If using raisins, fold them in now.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, you can substitute plain yogurt for the buttermilk, adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the yogurt and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • These honey sweetened baking muffins freeze well. Cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter or microwave briefly.
  • If you prefer a darker, richer flavor, substitute molasses for half of the honey.

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