These Raisin Bran Muffins are an old-fashioned recipe made with Raisin Bran cereal, straight from the POST box. Unlike other Raisin Bran recipes, this one doesn't soak the cereal. The crushed cereal just gets stirred into the batter. They're easy to make and take with you. I love one or two with hot coffee, and they're great for lunch boxes.
Early mornings in the kitchen bring my Grandma Mae (Nanny) to mind. I think of how she baked muffins in the morning, and this is one of the recipes I remember making with her. I've loved it since I was little.
Quick Overview:
- Ready in 30 minutes, start to finish.
- Two bowls and a wooden spoon is all the mixing takes.
- Makes 9 muffins with 2g fiber, 4g protein, and 173 calories each.
- Keeps for up to 4 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Key Ingredients
- Raisin Bran cereal: lightly crushed to help break the flakes down.
- Melted butter: for a moist crumb and easy mixing.
- Milk: I always use 2% Fairlife Ultra Filtered milk, which has more protein per cup than regular milk (almost double!).
- Egg: a binder.
- All-purpose flour and baking powder: for structure.
- Sugar: just a little, for a touch of sweetness.
How To Make Raisin Bran Muffins
- In a large bowl, mix flour with sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk and egg.
- Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Mix only enough to moisten flour.
- Fold in the lightly crushed cereal.
- Fill parchment paper lined muffin pan about ¾ full.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Substitutions
Dairy free: Use almond milk or your favorite plant based milk in place of the 2% milk and swap the butter for melted coconut oil or vegetable oil.
Whole wheat: Use white whole wheat flour in place of the all-purpose flour.
Egg free: Substitute ¼ cup applesauce or ¼ cup mashed banana in place of the egg. A plant based egg replacer works too.
Variations
Boost the nutrition: Stir in about ¼ cup of flax seed meal or wheat germ. It won't change the structure of the muffins.
Raisin Nut Bran Muffins: Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
Spiced Raisin Bran Muffins: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
Cranberry Bran Muffins: Use a bran flake cereal (such as Wheaties) and add ½ cup dried cranberries.
Muffin Tips from My Kitchen
- I recommend parchment paper liners. Cooking spray can be used instead, but the muffins may still stick.
- To keep the muffins from turning out dense and heavy, sift the flour, then spoon it into the measuring cup. Don't tap the cup to pack the flour.
- If your muffin tops don't dome, your oven temperature may not be calibrated. Use an oven thermometer to check that it's really at 400°F.
Storage and Reheating
Muffins keep at room temperature for up to 4 days, or you can freeze them for up to 3 months. If you want a warm muffin, reheat it in the microwave for 15 seconds or in the air fryer at 300°F for 5 minutes.
You May Be Wondering
Yes. These use 1½ cups of Raisin Bran cereal, lightly crushed and stirred right into the batter.
Bake them at 400°F for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
They can be. Each muffin has 2g of fiber and 4g of protein, and stirring in about ¼ cup of flax seed meal brings that to 3 g of fiber and 5g of protein, making them a good source of both.
Usually because the flour was measured heavy-handed or the muffins were over-baked. Sift the flour, spoon it into the measuring cup, and take them out when they're lightly browned.
More Muffin Recipes to Try
If you're in a muffin mood, here are a few more from my kitchen:
- Rum Raisin Muffins
- Healthy All Bran Muffins with Dried Cranberries
- Apple Bran Muffins
- Applesauce Muffins with Toasted Pecans
Call Me Sentimental
If you haven't guessed, I was very close to my Nanny. I don't know that many people are so lucky. Maybe it is different if you are a girl. I was very blessed to have the most wonderful grandmother. She was sweet, kind, loving and sometimes naive (or so we thought!).
My Nanny loved to joke, she loved music. She had the most wonderful smile and she never judged me. Instead, she opened her arms (and her doors) and brought me in close. Her home was my home and her heart loved me unconditionally. That is how I want my family and friends to remember me.
When you make this Raisin Bran Muffin recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and comment below to let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!
📖 Recipe
Raisin Bran Muffins
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup butter , melted
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cup raisin bran cereal lightly crushed
- ¼ cup flax seed meal (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with parchment paper liners (preferred) or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix flour with sugar, baking powder, salt and flax seed meal (if using).
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk and egg.
- Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Mix only enough to moisten flour.
- Fold in cereal.
- Fill prepared muffin cups about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Made these again this weekend, have been making this recipe for years now and they never disappoint! So easy, tender, sweet, and delicious!
Shelby Law Ruttan says
I absolutely LOVE this recipe. I think of my Grandmother every time I make these as it was one of her staples. Its super easy and so delicious. We eat them for breakfast and for snacks!
Judy says
Such s nice memory and Recipe:) Have you heard of The Peanut Butter Company Brand Peanut Butter? They have a Cinnamon Raison Swirl Peanut Butter to DIE for! Try it on your muffins:).
If you add it to your muffin batter,please send me a revised recipe in my Email!!!!!
I love Raisons too!
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Thanks Judy! I have heard of the company (I actually made a PBJ Cupcake from one of their cookbooks that is on my website!) I haven't seen the Cinnamon Raisin Swirl PB. I will have to look for it!
Ellen says
What a delicious looking muffin. Such great family memories too.
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Great post Shelby. I love that you saved the recipe from the box. The muffins look so moist and delicious.
CookiePie says
How wonderful that you have such beautiful memories of your grandmother! I can almost smell those delicious-looking muffins baking... 🙂
Megan says
Lovely post Shelby. Makes me miss my granny and my mom.
Muffins looks like it would hit the spot. Love those recipes on the back of the box!!!
Jamie says
What wonderful memories and what a delicious way to remember her and such happy, innocent days. Gorgeous muffins.
Laura says
Wonderful post. 🙂
Parita says
muffins look fabulous! so moist and delicious!
teresa says
what a sweet tribute post!
Christy says
You caught me on a nostalgic day of my own and brought tears to my eyes. What a lovely story, thank you for sharing it and the wonderful recipe for the muffins. When I bake these for my kiddos' breakfast, I'll think of you!
Ivy says
What a lovely, touching tribute to your 'nanny. You are very lucky to have such precious memories. Mine all died before I was born and I only met one grandfather but he died when I was five, so I do not have memories of him either.
Peabody says
I love that it came from the box. That is where a lot of my beloved family recipes come from...or so I have found out over the years.
Katy ~ says
Shelby, you are just so very, very dear. Beautiful, touching post. Your Nana has graced us all.
My gosh that muffin is gorgeous!
Gera @ SweetsFoods says
Lovely memories to your grandmother and a really sweet tribute to her! As always your desserts are outstanding yum yum 🙂
Cheers!
Gera
Wasilla says
Awwww, sentimental? Yes. Wonderfully written? Yes. How sweet. Your line "come on in Shelby Mae" brought a tear to my eye. Thanks, what a great way to start my Saturday.
haleysuzanne says
I am the same way. I have many of my Grandma's recipes, cards, clippings - she is still alive, but she doesn't cook anymore. So, she's given me these things. I marveled over them as a child, and I treasure them still. Sometimes I don't need a polished, gourmet recipe. Sometimes, I need the exact recipe I used to help my Grandma in the kitchen with.
And those muffins sound great. 🙂
JyLnC says
I loved my grandmother, too. Unfortunately, I didn't live close enough to have those wonderful Saturday morning memories but I can relate to associating recipes with our wonderful grandmothers.
I love Raisan Bran and I'm going to have to try this recipe...in honor of grandmother's everywhere who make their grand daughters feel loved and special.
the ungourmet says
Your Nanny sounds like a sweet person! I miss my grandma sometimes too. We used to have the best talks! ;0)
the ungourmet says
These just look amazing and I love your liners! Perfect for autumn!
natalia says
Ciao !I'm sure your grandma was soo fond of you too ! She must have been a wonderful nanny and person !!
Mags says
What a lovely tribute to your grandmother. She must have been a very special person. Those muffins look pretty special too!
Leslie says
soooo sweet. I love the fact you keep the original recipe
Barbara Bakes says
How wonderful that you were so close to your grandmother. Mine lived about an hour away and we only saw them about once a month. The muffins look great. I love that she got the recipe of the raisin bran box!
Jessie says
very touching entry, it's okay to remember ones we love. It sounds like you and nanny had so many wonderful memories together, go right ahead and keep cherishing them 🙂
Jamie says
Shelby,
What a touching post about your grandmother. Sounds like you had a wonderful and special relationship. Treasure that torn out recipe and think about all the times she touched it to make those muffins.
Donna-FFW says
I need a tissue after reading this..so sweet, loved it.
They look amazing, btw.
Bellini Valli says
Thanks for sharing these wonderful memories of your Nanny Shelby.It sounds like you were truly blessed.