Molasses Bran Muffins

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Moist, flavorful bran muffins with a hint of molasses and raisins, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack, appealing to health-conscious and sweet-loving eaters alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded whole bran cereal (All-Bran)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine shredded whole bran cereal, milk, and molasses.
  4. Let stand until cereal is soft, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add shortening and egg; beat well.
  6. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, then level off.
  7. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
  8. Stir in raisins.
  9. Add the cereal mixture all at once to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
  10. Fill muffin cups half full for 18 muffins or three-quarters full for 12 muffins.
  11. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Immediately remove muffins from pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

598 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV
Carbs 83.1g 30% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 46.5g 93% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16697.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 814.3mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 238.3mg 18% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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