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    Vegan Bran Muffins

    Published: Mar 14, 2017 Updated: Aug 31, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Bran Muffins

    These vegan bran muffins make the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and crazy delicious!

    Vegan bran muffins in a stack.

    When I was 16 and working in my first ‘proper’ job at a law firm (yes I did start young!), one of my duties was to run errands for some of the more senior staff. So on a daily basis at around 10am I would find myself popping out to a nearby cafe to pick up tea time snacks for everyone.

    Muffins and chelsea buns and cinnamon rolls and all kinds of goodies.

    And my snack of choice was always a bran muffin. Warmed in the microwave and then generously layered with butter.

    And you know, between then and now, I don’t know if I really had another bran muffin. So it was really fun to make these vegan bran muffins, it took me back. And yes, I love them just as much now as I did then. If not more, because….you know, these ones are vegan too.

    I had a bit of a struggle finding the wheat bran for this recipe. It’s not an ingredient I’ve used much before, so I didn’t know where to find it.

    I scoured all the baking sections of my regular stores and it was nowhere to be seen. I was about to despair of finding it and then I came upon it by accident in the cereal section. Who knew?

    So if you have any trouble finding it in the flour section, check the cereals.

    And if you love these muffins then you’ll also love our vegan apple muffins, our vegan banana muffins and our vegan zucchini muffins.

    Ingredients You’ll Need:

    Photo of the ingredients needed to make vegan bran muffins.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Raisins – I love raisins in my bran muffins and we used ½ cup of raisins to mix into the batter. They are entirely optional though so if you’re not a fan of raisins you can just leave them out.
    • Walnuts – we used ⅓ cup chopped walnuts on top of the muffins only. They are also optional. You can add ½ cup more if you’d like to mix them into the batter as well.
    • Canola oil – can be replaced with any vegetable oil. If you use coconut oil then melt it first.
    • Wheat bran – is the kind of bran we used in these muffins. It’s available on Amazon if you have any difficulty finding it locally. We have included a link to it in the recipe card.
    • White vinegar – we used distilled white vinegar in these muffins. It reacts with the baking soda causing the muffins to rise. You can also use apple cider vinegar.
    • Soy milk – can be replaced with almond milk or another non-dairy milk.
    Stack of vegan bran muffins.

    How To Make Vegan Bran Muffins

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • Sift all purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add wheat bran, light brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix together.
    Two photo collage showing dry ingredients added to mixing bowl and mixed.
    • Prepare your flax egg by adding 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal to a bowl with 3 tablespoons of hot water and letting it sit for a minute to become gloopy.
    • Add the flax egg, soy milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and mix into a batter. Don’t overmix.
    Two photo collage showing wet ingredients added to mixing bowl and mixed into a batter.
    • Add the raisins and stir them in.
    Two photo collage showing raisins added to batter and mixed in.
    • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin partitions of your muffin tray (sprayed with non-stick spray).
    • Add chopped walnuts to the tops of the muffins.
    • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.
    Two photo collage showing muffins in a muffin tray before and after baking.
    • Let the muffins cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
    Two photo collage showing muffins on a wire cooling rack and then close up.

    Recipe Tips

    Measure the flour properly. Making these bran muffins is just too easy. There’s no tricky bits to it at all, except that you should probably weigh your flour. But then, you should always weigh your flour.

    Flour is the trickiest measurement to get right so should really always be weighed unless you’re really a veteran baker.

    If you don’t have a food scale then the next best option to measure your flour is to use the ‘spoon and level’ method. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and then level off the top with a knife. Don’t scoop it and don’t pack into the cup.

    Don’t overmix the batter. The other important tip is not to overmix the batter. Mix it until just mixed and then stop mixing.

    Bake right away. Once the batter is mixed, divide it up between the muffin partitions of your muffin tray and then bake right away. Don’t let the batter sit for too long or it can affect the texture and rise of your muffins.

    Stack of vegan bran muffins on a plate.

    Storing and Freezing

    Keep them stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

    They freeze really well! Let them cool completely before freezing in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.

    Stack of vegan bran muffins with the top muffin cut in half.

    More Vegan Muffins

    1. Vegan Chocolate Muffins
    2. Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins
    3. Vegan Blackberry Muffins
    4. Vegan Banana Bread Muffins
    5. Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
    6. Vegan Cornbread Muffins
    Stack of vegan bran muffins with the top muffin cut in half and buttered.

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan bran muffins in a stack.

    Vegan Bran Muffins

    These vegan bran muffins make the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and crazy delicious!
    4.88 from 16 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 273kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups All Purpose Flour (188g)
    • 1 cup Wheat Bran (60g)
    • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (200g)
    • 1 tsp Baking Soda
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • 1 Flax Egg 1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed Meal + 3 Tbsp Hot Water
    • 1 cup Soy Milk (240ml) or other non-dairy milk
    • ½ cup Canola Oil (120ml) or Vegetable Oil
    • 1 Tbsp Distilled White Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • ½ cup Raisins (70g) Small, Seedless
    • ⅓ cup Walnuts (33g) Chopped
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and spray a muffin tray with non-stick spray.
    • Sift all purpose flour into a mixing bowl and add wheat bran, light brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix together.
    • Prepare your flax egg by adding 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal to a bowl with 3 tablespoons of hot water and letting it sit for a minute to become gloopy.
    • Add the flax egg, soy milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and mix into a batter. Don't overmix.
    • Add the raisins and stir them in.
    • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin partitions of your prepared muffin tray.
    • Add chopped walnuts to the tops of the muffins.
    • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.
    • Let the muffins cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    1. Measure the flour correctly. If you don’t have a food scale then the next best option to measure your flour is to use the ‘spoon and level’ method. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and then level off the top with a knife. Don’t scoop it and don’t pack into the cup.
    2. Raisins – are entirely optional so if you’re not a fan of raisins you can just leave them out.
    3. Walnuts – we used ⅓ cup chopped walnuts on top of the muffins only. They are also optional so if you prefer not to use them just leave them out. You can also add ½ cup more (50g) if you’d like to mix them into the batter as well as place them on top.
    4. Storing: Keep them stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
    5. Freezing: They freeze really well! Let them cool completely before freezing in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
    6. This recipe has been updated with new photos, lots of extra tips, and a slightly updated and improved recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Martina says

      August 14, 2022 at 5:17 am

      Yummy muffins and easy to make. They were moist and had a lot of flavour. I cut the sugar by half; they came out plenty sweet for my taste. I also added a teaspoon of cinnamon because cinnamon, raisins, and brown sugar is such a great combination.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 15, 2022 at 11:20 am

        Awesome Martina, thanks so much for sharing and the great review!

        Reply
    2. Lois says

      June 07, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      I’m guessing I can’t substitute the bran in the recipe for All Bran cereal ?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 08, 2022 at 11:26 am

        Hi Lois, I don’t think so, as the texture of bran cereal is very different to actual wheat bran.

        Reply
    3. Huguette Ettinger says

      May 28, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      Your bran muffins are the best I ever tasted and the only ones I eat. I wouldn’t make or eat any other muffins. Thank you so very much for all your hard work and your beautiful photos and detailed instructions. You certainly deserve a five star rating.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 30, 2022 at 12:33 pm

        Thank you so much for the lovely comment and review! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Myra says

      April 27, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      I made this with a banana chucked in because I didn’t have flax, and I topped them with a sprinkle of dessicated coconut. I also added half a teaspoon each of nutmeg, cinnamon and cardomom. They came out amazing. They are light and fluffy and moist.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 28, 2022 at 9:28 am

        So glad they worked out great Myra! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    5. Paula Lee Phillips says

      January 13, 2022 at 12:35 am

      I had printed out this recipe a long time ago and it used to have 1/4 cup of applesauce and 1/4 vegetable oil and no nuts. I love this recipe. I usually add a cup of blueberries and take out a 1/2 cup of flour and add a 1/2 cup of flaxseed meal for extra nutrition.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 13, 2022 at 1:08 pm

        Hi Paula, yes we often update our recipes with new photos and then will make small improvements if we re-test the recipe and find it can be improved on. So glad you enjoy the recipe, thanks for the great review and for sharing your adjustments!

        Reply
    6. James says

      September 17, 2021 at 8:00 am

      Delicious! Even after dropping them on the oven door near the end of cooking 😛 perfect texture. I put mixed seeds on top. Only thing I would change is maybe reduce the sugar slightly.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        September 17, 2021 at 10:31 am

        So happy you enjoyed them! Thanks so much James!

        Reply
    7. Patti says

      March 10, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      Very tasty and easy to make. I doubled the recipe and used half the sugar, oat milk, and blueberries.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        March 11, 2021 at 10:49 am

        Awesome! Thanks Patti!

        Reply
    8. Charlene says

      November 05, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      Just made them this morning and they are perfect and delicious – followed recipe using cashew milk and dried cranberries instead of raisins! Wonderful – so happy to have this recipe thank you!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 06, 2020 at 11:20 am

        So glad you enjoyed them Charlene!

        Reply
    9. Denise says

      July 18, 2020 at 9:16 pm

      My first time using a flax egg. Also, I added more raisins. Substituted wheat flour for white. Baked to perfection in cupcake papers. I am very happy with the way they turned out. Add some vegan butter and you’re all set.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        July 20, 2020 at 9:02 am

        So happy to hear that Denise! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    10. Sally says

      June 05, 2020 at 3:51 pm

      Really good. I only used half a cup of brown sugar and they still taste great.4 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 06, 2020 at 1:06 pm

        Awesome, thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    11. Lluvia says

      April 14, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      Is it possible to grind Raisin Bran cereal flakes to use as wheat bran?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 17, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Hmmm, I’m not sure actually!

        Reply
    12. Barbara says

      October 06, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Just started going vegan, slowly incorporating different foods to replace the unhealthy ones I use to eat. Any advice would be appreciated as I make my transition as easy as possible. Can’t wait to try your muffins.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 06, 2017 at 6:05 pm

        That’s awesome Barbara! Best advice I have is just enjoy yourself. It’s an adventure with food – so have fun! All the best and hope you find some recipes here that will make it that much more enjoyable! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Ly says

      June 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      Hi Alison,
      I love a good bran muffin, vegan or otherwise. I moved four years ago and left behind the deli that made the best bran muffins. For the past year or so I was able to find a replacement with a vegan bran muffin from Sprouts markets. Then, they discontinued them! So I am eager to try your recipe to bring back that warm, moist and delicious muffin to my morning ritual.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 28, 2017 at 9:30 am

        Awesome! Let us know how it goes! 🙂

        Reply

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