Easy Raisin Bran Muffins

Name: Easy Raisin Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (95g) wheat bran; 2/3 cup (158ml) boiling water; 1/2 cup (80g) raisins; 2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter at room temperature; 1 cup (213g) light brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup (128g) unsweetened applesauce, try homemade applesauce; 2 tablespoons (40g) molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (236ml) buttermilk

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

These delicious bran muffins are full of healthy ingredients like wheat bran, raisins, and applesauce. For extra moist and juicy raisins in your muffins, I soak them in hot water before adding them to the batter. This simple step makes a big difference in the final texture!

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:13:06 GMT