Bran Muffins

Bran muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. They are typically made with bran cereal or bran flakes, which provide a good amount of dietary fiber. Here's a recipe to guide you in making tasty bran muffins:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups wheat bran
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the bran to absorb the liquid.
3. Add the vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bran mixture. Stir well to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the bran mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine. If desired, fold in the raisins or other dried fruit.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, the bran muffins are ready to be enjoyed. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or they can be frozen for longer storage.

These bran muffins are a nutritious and satisfying option for breakfast or a quick snack. They can be enjoyed plain or with a spread of butter, jam, or your favorite nut butter. Feel free to customize them by adding nuts, seeds, or other dried fruits for added texture and flavor.