Alan's Ultimate Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups wheat bran
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Stir in the wheat bran, oats, and raisins and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and oil until combined.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (do not overmix).
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Wheat bran is a great source of fiber and other essential nutrients.
• These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• These muffins can also be frozen for up to 3 months.