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A plate of healthy blueberry bran muffins arranged in a circle, showing their fluffy tops and baked-in blueberries.

Healthy Blueberry Bran Muffins

Healthy blueberry bran muffins are packed with fiber, natural sweetness, and wholesome ingredients, making them a perfect light breakfast or afternoon snack. These simple-to-make muffins are moist, flavorful, and family-approved.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18 Muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1-½ cups flaked bran such as raisin bran (without raisins)
  • 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
  • ¼ cup flax seed
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup whole wheat flower
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup honey local preferred
  • ¼ cup applesauce unsweetend; about 1 snack pack
  • ¼ cup blueberries fresh

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, soak flaked bran in almond milk for 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together flax seed, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, whole wheat flour, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, honey, applesauce, and melted coconut oil until combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the soaked bran mixture and gently fold in the blueberries.
  6. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners and fill each about 3/4 full with the batter.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until muffins spring back to the touch.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.