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Bran Flake Raisin Muffins

Bran Flake Raisin Muffins

60 Ratings
60 Ratings
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Bran Muffins II
Makes: 10 Muffins
Total Cost: $$$$

Try these bran and whole wheat muffins for a quick and healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 3/4 cup flour, whole wheat
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups bran flake cereal with raisins
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 °F. Spray or grease the bottoms of a muffin tin.
  3. Put flour in a large bowl. Add salt, baking soda, and sugar. Mix well.
  4. Stir in the bran flake cereal. Mix well.
  5. Make a well in the center of mixture and set aside.
  6. In another bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk, and oil together.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into the well of the cereal mixture and stir until all ingredients are moist. Do not over mix.
  8. Fill the tins 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. If not eaten right away, wrap the baked muffins in foil or a plastic bag and store in the freezer. Thaw for 15 seconds in the microwave or overnight in the refrigerator.

Notes

Substitute for buttermilk: Add 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup milk.

Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 167
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 384 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 210 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 133 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 167
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 3 mg
Cholesterol 19 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 210 mg
Potassium 133 mg
Sodium 384 mg
Copper 77 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 22 mg
Phosphorus 86 mg
Selenium 11 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 45 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1.2 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 143 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 22 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces

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