Bran Berry Muffin Recipe

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Aug 31, 2019

Try Our Healthy Bran Muffin Recipe With Berries

This bran berry muffin recipe is packed with whole grain ingredients, fibre and antioxidants.  Try baking a double batch and tossing them in the freezer for lunch packing, snacks or enjoy them for breakfast with some fruit and yogurt.  

Makes 12 servings

What you need:

1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk (or use yogurt or sour milk by adding a spoon of vinegar to milk)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup natural bran
1/2 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp grated orange rind/zest
1 cup fresh or frozen berries (such as blueberries, raspberries or cranberries)

How you prepare:

1. Beat egg with buttermilk and oil.
2. Mix in dry ingredients until just moistened (do not over stir) and then fold in orange rind and berries.
3. Fill muffins cups 3/4 full.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Per serving:

Calories 161
Carbohydrates 26 g
Protein 4 g
Fat 6 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g

We hope your enjoyed this healthy recipe for bran muffins with berries!

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