Clean Eating Cranberry Oat Bran Muffins Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Are oat bran muffins good for you? ›

According to Healthline, oat bran has similar amounts of carbs and fat as rolled oats (or oatmeal), but more protein and fiber and significantly less calories. It's also high in beta-glucan, which is a type of soluble fiber that's linked to improving cholesterol levels and boosting heart health.

Bran may offer several health benefits, including improving digestive health and reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. You can include more bran in your diet and increase your daily fiber intake by sprinkling it on muffins, smoothies, casseroles, and hot cereal.

Can You Substitute Oat Bran for Oatmeal? Though oat bran can be used in many of the same recipes that oatmeal can, they're not often recommended as a 1:1 substitute for each other as the taste and texture may vary slightly. So always make sure to test your oat bran recipes first.

Oat bran is a reliable and tasty substitute for wheat bran. Another good substitute to wheat bran for baking muffins is buckwheat. You may try flaxseed and sunflower seeds(ground) to substitute oat bran in the muffin.

So is oat bran still worth eating? Yes, but it is certainly not the only form of fiber we should consume as a part of our daily diet. Two types of fiber (non-soluble and soluble) should be eaten daily. Both types of fiber hold water, but in different ways.

Is having a bran muffin every day a healthy choice? It's not horrible, but it sounds better than it is. A bran muffin is still a muffin, a kind of bread or cake, made with flour and sugar, high in calories and carbs. An occasional muffin won't do you in, but a daily muffin habit can add pounds.

It should be no surprise that studies show wheat bran can relieve constipation and improve digestion. The outer layer of the wheat kernel is a fiber force with a whopping 25 grams per cup. Sprinkle it over your oatmeal, eat a bowl of bran cereal, or whip up a batch of bran muffins.

Now muffins aren't all bad. These things are only unhealthy if eaten on a regular basis. If every so often you want a muffin for breakfast or a snack, that's no big deal. When you grab a bakery muffin for breakfast daily, that's when you increase your risk for unwanted weight gain and other health issues.

Vitamin Content

Which type of bran is more vitamin-rich is a bit of a toss-up, with wheat bran providing more niacin, riboflavin and vitamin B-6 and oat bran containing more thiamine, pantothenic acid and folate. Neither is a particularly good source of vitamins A, B-12, C, E or K.

When taken by mouth: Oat bran and whole oats are likely safe for most people when eaten in foods. Oats can cause gas and bloating. To minimize side effects, start with a low dose and increase slowly to the desired amount. Your body will get used to oat bran and the side effects will likely go away.

How much oat bran should I eat daily? ›

One to two tablespoons per day is fine, and in any case, no more than three tablespoons per day. Two tablespoons, or approximately 25 g, provide 4 g of total fiber , or 15% of our recommended daily allowance, including 2 g of beta-glucan fiber. If you're not used to it, start with small amounts.

Oven temperature directly affects a muffin's texture and how well it rises. Muffins baked at too high of a temperature will produce an overly cooked outer crust and an undercooked filling. Muffins cooked at low temperatures for too long may dry out, creating an unpleasant texture and taste.

Check your oven temperature with an oven thermometer. If it's not hot enough, your muffins won't rise well. Don't undermix your batter. Sometimes I see people are so worried about overmixing (which will cause tough and rubbery muffins) that they barely bring the batter together.

Whole grain flour, and other grain ingredients such as oats and bran, tend to make your muffins denser and heavier. This is neither good nor bad, just a matter of personal preference. However, if your goal is lighter muffins, use three parts white unbleached flour for every one part of another grain flour.

Bran Muffins

Yes, you'll get a decent dose of fiber thanks to the bran, but larger versions can have more than 400 calories and contain around 13 grams of fat. Also, many store-bought bran muffins actually contain more white flour than fiber-rich bran, while packing unwanted sugar and sodium as well.

Incorporating oatmeal into muffins makes for a heart-healthy option that can aid in digestion, provide long-lasting energy, and help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Culinary Versatility Oatmeal muffins are incredibly versatile, lending themselves to various flavors and ingredients.

When taken by mouth: Oat bran and whole oats are likely safe for most people when eaten in foods. Oats can cause gas and bloating. To minimize side effects, start with a low dose and increase slowly to the desired amount. Your body will get used to oat bran and the side effects will likely go away.

There are 305 calories in 1 medium Oat Bran Muffins.