Blueberry bran muffins are delicious and easy to make, perfect enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack.

Plump and flavorful blueberries, which are high in antioxidants, really steal the show in this simple recipe while natural bran provides a great source of fibre and a light texture.

Muffin tin filled with baked blueberry bran muffins.

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Your family is going to love these delicious blueberry bran muffins. They are a nutritious way to start your day, or serve as a snack.
These muffins are loaded with both fruit and fibre, the perfect combination for any muffin.
They are tender, moist and best of all, delicious! A wholesome treat everyone will enjoy.

Flour, Brown Sugar, Baking Soda, Salt, Baking Powder in a bowl together Bran in separate bowl Oil in separate bowl Blueberries in separate bowl Sour milk in measuring cup

What is Wheat Bran?

Wheat Bran is the outer layer of the wheat kernel that has been separated during the milling process. It is high in fibre and promotes healthy bacteria in the stomach.

According to Healthline, a 1/2 cup of wheat bran contains about 12 grams of fibre! A super addition to breads, muffins and even cookies.

Blueberry bran muffins before being baked in a muffin tin

Muffin tin of baked blueberry bran muffins on wooden board.

How to make Blueberry Bran Muffins

Add boiling water to bran and soak bran for about 5-10 minutes. This gives the bran time to soften.
In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients and add blueberries.
Sour the milk. Add the sour milk, oil, and beaten egg to the soaked bran. Mix.
Mix dry ingredients add wet mixture. Stir only to combine.
Add batter to muffin tins, bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool on baking rack.

Why is it important to allow the natural bran to soak?

It is a good idea to soak the bran before adding to your muffins because it adds moisture and softens the bran, making it much more enjoyable.

Pile of blueberry bran muffins stacked in white dish with glass of milk in background

Pro tip!

Store bran in an airtight container. If not used in a long while, bran may become rancid. For this reason, I like to store wheat bran in the freezer.

Can you freeze Blueberry Bran Muffins?

Absolutely! I love to make a batch of these and pop them in the freezer (if any are left!) Wrap in plastic wrap and place in a zippered bag for a quick grab and go breakfast or snack.

These are nut free, so they are a delicious and healthy option for kid’s lunches along with chocolate chip banana nut muffins. Both are family friendly treats, that freeze well, and that kids of all ages will love.

Blueberry bran muffin with bite taken out. Sitting on wooden board.

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I hope you have success making these blueberry bran muffins. Comment and rate the recipe below.

5 from 1 vote

Blueberry Bran Muffins

Donnalea

Servings servings

Prep 15

Cook 20

Total 35

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These blueberry bran muffins are delicious and easy to make, perfect enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack.

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl
muffin tin
measuring cup

Ingredients

1 ½ cups bran
1 cup boiling water
1 ½ cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup sour milk or cream
¼ cup oil
1 egg beaten

Instructions

In a medium bowl pour boiling water over bran to soften.
Preheat oven to 375˚F and grease or line muffin tins with parchment cups.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Stir well. Add frozen blueberries.
To sour milk, add 1 teaspoon vinegar to a 1 cup liquid measuring cup. Fill to the 1 cup line with cream or milk.
Pour sour milk and oil into the softened bran. Add egg and mix well.
Add liquid mixture to dry mixture. Stir just to combine.
Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup, fill parchment cups with batter.
Bake for 20 minutes. Cool on baking rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg

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