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Mom's Bran Muffins

My mom would make these every morning before school and we would fill them with butter or sometimes even chocolate chips!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 24 muffins

Equipment

  • 2 Muffin Tins
  • Cupcake scoop
  • Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran flakes All Bran
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and spray 2 muffin pans with cooking spray.
  • Pour the water over the bran flakes in the mixer and let it soak for 2 minutes.
  • Add the flour and buttermilk and mix.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, then the rest of the ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
  • Using a cupcake scoop, fill each muffin tin (about 3/4 of the way full).
  • Cook for 20 minutes, then allow to cool slightly.
  • Fill them with butter, chocolate chips, or a person favorite - Nutella!
Keyword bran, Healthy, homemade, homey, make ahead, muffins, warm