These All Bran Muffins make a wholesome and satisfying breakfast that's both hearty and easy to make. Each bite has a hint of sweetness from cranberries and a soft, tender crumb you'll love with your morning coffee.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Fiber rich goodness: made with All-Bran Original cereal, these muffins are packed with fiber to help keep you full and energized.
Naturally sweet: dried cranberries add just the right amount of tart-sweet flavor without being overly sugary.
Meal prep friendly: They stay fresh for days and freeze beautifully, making them a perfect grab-and-go breakfast option.
Key Ingredients for Healthy Bran Muffins
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- All-Bran Original Cereal (affiliate link): the heart of the recipe, it softens in milk to create a moist, fiber-rich base.
- Whole wheat flour: adds structure while keeping the muffins light.
- Dried cranberries: a pop of fruity sweetness in every bite.
- Fat free milk and vegetable oil: keeps the muffins moist without adding heavy fat content.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Milk: use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Vegetable oil: use melted butter or coconut oil.
- Cranberries: substitute with raisins, chopped dates, or dried blueberries.
Variations on All Bran Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon: stir in diced apples and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Banana Nut: add ½ cup chopped pecans and mash one ripe banana into the batter, skipping the cranberries.
- Chocolate Cranberry Chip: stir in ¾ cup mini dark chocolate chips for a treat-style muffin.
Tips for the Best Healthy Bran Muffins
- Soften the cereal first: let the all-bran soak in milk for 5-10 minutes before mixing, it creates a more tender crumb.
- Don't overmix. stir just until combined to avoid dense muffins.
- Check early: ovens vary, so start checking at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking.
How to Store and Reheat
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, or place in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes.
Serve With...
Enjoy these All Bran Muffins topped with butter, or spread with a little Cinnamon Honey Butter for a delicious breakfast treat.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes You'll Love
If you love wholesome muffin and breakfast recipes, try my Turkey Bacon Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Bruschetta with Eggs and Bacon, Healthy Breakfast Tacos Recipe, and Paleo Pumpkin Muffins.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy All-Bran Muffins
Equipment
- Muffin tin
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups white whole wheat flour I used King Arthur
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups All-Bran Orginal
- 1½ cups fat free milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl mix 2 cups All-Bran Original cereal and 1½ cups milk. Let sit 2 minutes or until cereal has softened. Add eggs and oil and beat well. Stir in cranberries.
- Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined. Using large measuring scoop, evenly distribute batter in muffin cups lined with parchment paper liners.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of a muffin. Serve warm with butter.
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Super delicious and I love they are packed with fiber, a good way to start the day and very easy to make.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
I got the All-Bran from Foodbuzz, too, but haven't decided on anything to cook with it. Now I know...these muffins! Love the combination of cranberries and pecans. Might toss in a little grated orange rind, too. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
grace says
mah-velous muffins, madam! i don't necessarily like bran cereal with plain ol' milk, but you'd better believe i'd enjoy it like this!
Barbara @ moderncomfortfood says
This has all the ingredients that I love in a muffin. I'll definitely put these in the oven on our tradition, big Sunday breakfast/brunch. Many thanks for sharing!
Jessie says
what a great way to start off the day with these tasty and healthy muffins
Pam says
These would be the perfect weekday morning breakfast. They look healthy and delicious.
Maria says
These are my kind of muffin!
Lynda says
I haven't made Bran Muffins in ages, for some reason. I need to remedy that after seeing these yummy ones! I love your addition of dried cranberries...Yum!
Mags says
You know I'm a muffin freak. I'll be trying this recipe soon!
Cristine says
These muffins look and sound amazing!
Frieda says
What a nice addition of adding cranberries! I, too, got the All-Bran from FB, and will be posting my recipe soon~
Flourchild says
Oh thank you for the muffin recipe. We are eating low carb over here too! My daughter is insilin resistantI think I told you) now so we have to watch it carefully.Anyways any low carb yummy looking treats are a hit with us!
Kathleen says
I love bran muffins too! These sound really delicious. I love the addition of cranberries.
pegasuslegend says
you did a great job on using their product these look perfect for a commercial 🙂
Fallon says
MM I love bran muffins too!