The Best Maple Bran Muffins

maple bran muffins with coffee on a cooling rack

The Best Maple Bran Muffins

The Best Maple Bran Muffins are a nutrient rich and wholesome way to start your day or to enjoy during an afternoon slump; they're made with recognizable, healthful ingredients and are freezer friendly.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings muffins

Calories 130kcal

Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Equipment

muffin pan

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup wheat bran
1 1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. orange zest
1 cup white-wheat flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cardamom
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil (melted) or vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, pour in the wheat bran with the milk and orange zest. Stir ingredients together. Let the wheat bran soak up the milk for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin tin with muffin liners or spray with non-stick baking spray.In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cardamom.
Then in the bowl with the bran add in the vanilla, egg, maple syrup and oil. Fold in the dry ingredients and you can optionally add in 1/2 cup raisins or diced up dates.Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the tops of the muffins spring back to the touch.You can enjoy the muffins as is, with a smear of butter or make the frosting if desired (but highly recommend).

Notes

Maple frosting: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/2 cup maple syrup, 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1 Tbsp. milk to a simmer - let simmer for 2 minutes while you are stirring. Remove from heat, whisk in 1 tsp. vanilla and then gradually add in 1-1.5 cups powdered sugar. Spread on top of muffins once cooled.

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