15 Bran Muffin Recipes You’ll Want to Bake on Repeat

Bran muffins often get a bad rap for being dry or bland—but that couldn’t be further from the truth when you have the right recipe. Whether you’re craving a healthy breakfast, a hearty snack, or something that still feels like a treat without the guilt, bran muffins are a smart and satisfying option. Packed with fiber, customizable with add-ins like fruit, nuts, or chocolate, and surprisingly moist, these muffins are about to earn a top spot in your baking rotation. Here are 15 delicious bran muffin recipes you can make at home!

1. Classic Wheat Bran Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix wheat bran and buttermilk; let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Add oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients and stir into wet.
  5. Pour into muffin tin and bake for 15–20 minutes.

2. Banana Bran Muffins

Sweet, moist, and naturally flavorful—perfect for overripe bananas on the counter.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine bran, banana, milk, oil, egg, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until tops spring back when touched.

3. Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffins

These muffins bring a warm, spiced bite with juicy apple bits in every mouthful.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 apple, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Soak bran in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix in oil, egg, sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. Stir in chopped apple.
  4. Combine with dry ingredients and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18 minutes.

4. Blueberry Bran Muffins

These muffins are a burst of berry goodness in every bite. Juicy blueberries pair beautifully with hearty bran for a muffin that’s both delicious and packed with fiber. Great for breakfast or a midday snack, they freeze well and stay moist thanks to the berries.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1 tbsp flour (for dusting the blueberries)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line or grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix wheat bran and buttermilk. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.
  3. Add oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla to the bran mixture. Stir well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking.
  6. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Fold in the blueberries carefully, making sure not to overmix.
  8. Divide batter into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

5. Carrot Bran Muffins

These fiber-packed muffins are sweetened with carrots and perfect for a veggie boost.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

  1. Mix bran and buttermilk, let sit.
  2. Add wet ingredients and carrots.
  3. Stir in dry ingredients and bake at 375°F for 18–20 minutes.

6. Pumpkin Bran Muffins

Autumn in muffin form—lightly spiced and deliciously moist.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

  1. Combine all wet ingredients and bran.
  2. Stir in dry ingredients and mix gently.
  3. Fill muffin tins and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

7. Raisin Bran Muffins

Chewy, naturally sweet raisins give these bran muffins an old-school comfort food feel. They’re perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, and the raisins add a nice texture contrast to the moist, hearty base. You can even soak the raisins beforehand to make them extra plump!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon for extra flavor

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin pan.
  2. In a small bowl, soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to plump them. Drain before using.
  3. In a large bowl, mix wheat bran and buttermilk. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla (add cinnamon if using).
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  7. Fold in the soaked raisins.
  8. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

8. Zucchini Bran Muffins

A healthy green veggie disguised in a sweet, moist muffin.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze excess water)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

  1. Mix wet ingredients and stir in bran and zucchini.
  2. Fold in dry ingredients and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

9. Mocha Bran Muffins

The perfect pairing of coffee and cocoa for an energizing bite.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Combine wet ingredients and mix with bran.
  2. Add dry ingredients and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

10. Cranberry Orange Bran Muffins

Tart cranberries and citrusy zest make these muffins bright and flavorful.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup bran
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Soak bran in orange juice and milk.
  2. Mix in rest of the ingredients.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes.

11. Almond Honey Bran Muffins

Naturally sweet with the crunch of almonds—great for breakfast on the go.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup bran
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

  1. Mix bran with milk and let sit.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  3. Top with extra almonds and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

12. Maple Pecan Bran Muffins

A warm, cozy muffin that brings the rich sweetness of maple syrup and the buttery crunch of toasted pecans together in every bite. These muffins feel indulgent but still offer all the goodness of fiber-rich bran — perfect for a fall breakfast or an anytime treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, mix wheat bran with milk and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in maple syrup, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet bran mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped pecans.
  7. Divide batter into muffin cups and sprinkle tops with extra pecans.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

13. Maple Walnut Bran Muffins

Maple syrup brings rich flavor and walnuts add a lovely crunch.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup bran
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix wet ingredients and bran.
  2. Stir in dry ingredients and walnuts.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

14. Coconut Pineapple Bran Muffins

A tropical twist with chewy coconut and juicy pineapple.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup bran
  • 1/3 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together gently.
  2. Fill muffin cups and bake at 375°F for 18 minutes.

15. Chia Seed Bran Muffins

Boosted with superfoods, these muffins are extra filling and nutritious.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup bran
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix chia seeds into milk and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Combine everything, stir gently, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

FAQs About Bran Muffins

1. What type of bran should I use for these recipes?
Wheat bran is most commonly used, but oat bran is a great alternative with a softer texture.

2. Can I freeze bran muffins?
Yes! Cool completely, then store in an airtight bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

3. How can I make my bran muffins less dense?
Don’t overmix the batter and consider adding fruit purées or yogurt to lighten the texture.

4. Are bran muffins good for digestion?
Absolutely! Bran is rich in dietary fiber, which helps support healthy digestion and bowel movements.

5. Can I make these muffins vegan?
Yes. Replace the egg with a flax egg and use non-dairy milk and oil instead of butter or buttermilk.