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Ina Garten’s Blueberry Bran Muffins Recipe

Ina Garten’s Blueberry Bran Muffins

Ina Garten’s Blueberry Bran Muffins are moist, tender muffins made with whole wheat flour, bran, and fresh blueberries. Sweetened lightly and enriched with buttermilk, these muffins are a healthier take on the classic blueberry muffin, ideal for breakfast or on-the-go snacks.

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour: 1 cup.
  • All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup.
  • Wheat bran: 1 cup.
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons.
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon.
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Buttermilk: 1 cup.
  • Eggs: 2 large.
  • Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup.
  • Brown sugar: 1/3 cup, packed.
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
  • Fresh blueberries: 1 cup, washed and dried.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.

Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Combine the wet ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Make the batter

  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Fold in the blueberries

  • Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, being careful not to crush them.

Step 6: Fill the muffin tin

  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7: Bake the muffins

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool and serve

  • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.