Delicious and Healthy Homemade Bran Muffins

These homemade bran muffins are a perfect blend of healthy ingredients and a yummy taste. They are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and they are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix together wheat bran and buttermilk. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Beat in oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla.
4. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into bran mixture until just blended.
5. Fold in raisins or nuts if desired.
6. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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