Blueberry bran muffins

Blueberry Bran Mufins

The blueberries and brown sugar mask the bitterness of the whole-wheat flour and bran cereal to create a fibre-rich muffin with an appealing sweet taste and texture. Add a cup of milk and a fruit for a well-balanced breakfast! Makes 12 muffins.

Ingredients

Whole-wheat flour 3/4 cup (175 mL)
All-purpose flour 3/4 cup (175 mL)
Brown sugar 2/3 cup (150 mL)
Bran cereal 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Baking powder 2 tsp (10 mL)
Salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL)
Eggs 2 large eggs
Vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 mL)
2% Milk  1/2 cup (125 mL)
Blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup (250 mL)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.  
  2. In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, bran cereal, baking powder and salt.  
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and milk.  
  4. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until combined. Gently stir in blueberries. 
  5. Spoon batter into muffin pan. 
  6. Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan.