Community Pick
The Very Best Blueberry Bran Muffins
"This recipe came to me in a newsletter from dairygoodness.ca and boy am I ever glad I tried them. These have to be the very very best muffins I have ever made."
photo by Emmelyn Stieb
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
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12-16 large muffins
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups all-bran cereal (or 100% bran)
- 1 1⁄2 cups soured milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1⁄3 cup molasses
- 1⁄4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups blueberries (frozen or fresh)
directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly spray muffin pans.
- In large bowl, combine cereal with milk, let stand 10 minutes.
- In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
- Whisk brown sugar, egg, molasses and melted butter into cereal mixture.
- Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with blueberries.
- Stir just until moistened.
- Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake 25 to 30 mins or until tops are firm to the touch.
- Note: to sour milk, spoon 4 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar into glass measuring cup, pour in enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups. Let stand for 5 mins then stir.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the muffins.
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Reviews
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Wow! These muffins live up to their claim. I was so impressed with these. I used all whole wheat flour, and since I was out of regular molasses, I used mostly golden corn syrup with a touch of blackstrap molasses. The only problem is that I should have made a double batch! -
I read reviews before making these. I agree with some of the bakers and their comments. I would not make these muffins again. I used 100% bran, buttermilk, subbed 1 cup of white flour with whole wheat, subbed lemon zest instead of cinnamon. I added a tsp of vanilla and increased salt to 1 tsp because I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt. These are not deal breaker changes. Seems to me there is too much flour, not enough sugar and possibly fat. They really were bland and 2 cups of blueberries probably weighed the batter down. I will eat them so as not to waste food but they are not "the best" in my books. I'm 61. I've been baking a long time but I like to try everything. Not trying to be arrogant -
Really amazing! Used all-bran, greek yogurt instead of milk/buttermilk, coconut sugar instead of brown, and extra fresh blueberries! Baked them off in a ninja speedi and delicious! -
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Love this recipe. I used part molasses and part honey. They were deliciously moist. Next time I will use only a cup of blueberries and add some chopped toasted walnuts for some crunch. Such a good recipe! I love recipes using buttermilk. I keep it on hand for my muffins, biscuits, and pancakes!!
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Absolutely delicious!! Didn't change a thing in your recipe & they are Great!!!
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Tweaks
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Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins : NO brown sugar or molasses ? Use equal liquid honey ! NO blueberries ? Sub warm-water soaked & drained raisins or craisins (mixed). Before oven placement, top each muffin with a single dried prune and lightly (pinch) sprinkle raw Demarara sugar crystals on top for an added tasty crunch. -
subbed rolled oats (1 &1/4 C) with ground flax (2 TBS) and almond meal (the rest of the way to fill the last 1/2 C).
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Fluffy, dark and full of flavour. I used fresh picked Saskatoon berries in place of the blueberries. Smells wonderful while baking.
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