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    Blueberry Bran Muffins with Buttermilk

    May 23, 2022 · Modified: Jan 23, 2023 by Sandra Flegg

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    Two stacked blueberry bran muffins on white plate with text overlay.

    Super moist, and bursting with juicy blueberries, these high-fiber Blueberry Bran Muffins with Buttermilk are the BEST EVER!

    Blueberry bran muffins on white plate with milk in the background. this recipe!

    We used to stop at a little bakery on the way to the cottage and they had the most amazing muffins. These particular muffins were jumbo blueberry bran muffins and they were moist and stayed moist for a few days.

    I've been trying to duplicate that recipe for 25 years and this recipe is right on the money! The key is to cooking them at a lower temperature of 350°F. Many of my bakery style muffins are baked at 425°F for five minutes to get that puffy, domed muffin tops. These are flatter but absolutely perfect!

    Two stacked blueberry bran muffins on white plate with milk and dish of blueberries in the background.

    This recipe is adapted from Nancy Silverton, Pastries from La Brea Bakery baking book. I've tweaked this recipe a little by omitting the puréed raisins called for in the original Raisin Bran Muffins Recipe and added in large, plump blueberries.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for blueberry bran muffins with buttermilk with text overlay.

    A full list of ingredients is available on the recipe card at the bottom of this page with instructions.

    • wheat bran - use 100% wheat bran with no additional additives.
    • buttermilk - I prefer to use real buttermilk. I will leave a note on the recipe with how to make an easy substitute if you do not have any on hand!
    • fresh orange zest optional - Completely option and adds a nice burst of flavor.
    • granulated sugar
    • vegetable oil
    • eggs - should be at room temperature - take them out of the fridge 30 to 60 minutes before you start the recipe.
    • all purpose flour
    • whole wheat flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • blueberries - I like to use fresh blueberries but you can also use frozen.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin with muffin papers or grease with butter or cooking spray. You can also use a regular size muffin tin (12 muffins).

    Once the oven has preheated, spread the wheat bran on a baking sheet and toast in 350°F for six to eight minutes, stirring a few times until lightly browned and has a light, toasted aroma.

    Bran, buttermilk, water, brown sugar and orange zest in mixing bowl with spatula.

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bran, buttermilk, 1 cup of water, orange zest (if using) and brown sugar.

    Eggs and oil are added to mixing bowl with spatula.

    Stir in the oil, egg and egg white and mix just until combined.

    Flour mixture is added to mixing bowl with spoon.

    In a separate bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.

    Blueberries are added to muffin batter with spoon.

    Gently stir in the blueberries, reserving a few to sprinkle on the muffin tops before baking.

    Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin tins.

    Bake in 350°F oven for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

    Cool for three minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack.

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    Two blueberry bran muffins stacked on a white plate.

    Blueberry Bran Muffins With Buttermilk


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 jumbo muffins
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    Description

    Quick and easy to make and bursting with fresh blueberries, these blueberry bran muffins are really quick and easy to make! 


    Ingredients

    2 cups wheat bran (toasted in oven)

    ½ cup buttermilk

    1 cup water

    2 teaspoons fresh orange zest (optional)

    ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
    ½ cup vegetable oil

    1 large egg, room temperature

    1 large egg white, room temperature

    ½ cup all purpose flour

    ¼ cup whole wheat flour

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1 teaspoon baking soda

    ½ teaspoon salt

    1 and ½ cups blueberries


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  
    2. Line a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin with paper liners (or a 12 cup muffin tin).
    3. Spread the wheat bran on a baking sheet and toast in 350°F oven for six to eight minutes, stirring a few times. Cool.
    4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bran, buttermilk, 1 cup water, orange zest and brown sugar.
    5. Stir in the vegetable oil, egg and egg white just until combined.
    6. In a separate bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
    7. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients stirring just until combined.
    8. Gently stir in the blueberries, reserving a few to sprinkle on the muffin tops before baking.
    9. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins. 
    10. Bake in 350°F oven for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
    11. Cool for three minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack.

    Notes

    Substitutions: You can substitute equal amounts of plain yogurt for buttermilk

    Buttermilk substitute - For 1 cup of buttermilk, put 1 tbsp. lemon juice or white vinegar into measuring cup. Add enough liquid to fill to the 1 cup measuring line.  Stir. Let stand for 5 minutes.

    • Buttermilk substitute - For 1 cup of buttermilk, put 1 tbsp. lemon juice or white vinegar into measuring cup. Add enough liquid to fill to the 1 cup measuring line.  Stir. Let stand for 5 minutes.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Muffins
    • Method: Oven Baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 jumbo muffin
    • Calories: 367
    • Sugar: 21 g
    • Sodium: 454.8 mg
    • Fat: 20.8 g
    • Saturated Fat: 15.6 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 47.8 g
    • Fiber: 10.1 g
    • Protein: 7.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 33.2 mg

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    1. Tim

      January 16, 2023 at 3:41 pm

      The texture of the bran and blueberries with buttermilk is so good! Great quick
      breakfast or mid day snack with a nice fibre boost! Yummy

      ★★★★★

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      • Sandra Flegg

        January 16, 2023 at 3:45 pm

        Thanks Tim! So happy that you enjoyed them. 🙂

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