Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins are moist oatmeal raisin bran muffins filled with good-for-you ingredients like cranberries, apples, and oats.
I absolutely love these Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins!
Seriously. I wish I could adequately convey how fantastic I think they are. It might sound strange to be totally in love with bran muffins, but they really are that good.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made these muffins. When I don’t feel well or just want a make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast, these oatmeal raisin bran muffins are one of my go-tos.
So, do yourself a favor, and give these muffins a try!
How to make oatmeal raisin bran muffins
Whisk together the milk, yogurt, and oil. Stir in the cereal and let it soften for about 5-10 minutes.
Whisk in the sugars until combined. Add the eggs, and whisk until combined.
Add the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk in just until incorporated.
Stir in the cranberries and apples until combined.
Divide the batter among the muffin tin cups. Sprinkle with nuts and sugar, if using.
Tips
- Milk: You can use anything from skim to whole milk in this recipe.
- Greek yogurt: If you prefer, you can use 2% or whole milk yogurt.
- Cranberries: Feel free to substitute raisins or another type of dried chopped fruit.
- Apples: I use crunchy dried apples (like apple chips) in this recipe. ‘
- Mixing: I recommend mixing the batter by hand to avoid overmixing.
Storing
These muffins will keep for up to 4 days when stored in a resealable container at room temperature. The muffins also freeze well.
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Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins
Equipment
- Muffin tin
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 3/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 cups Raisin Bran cereal
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried apples in small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease 2 12-cup muffin tins.
- In a large bowl, stir together milk, yogurt, and oil.
- Stir in cereal, and let stand for 5-10 minutes to soften.
- Stir in sugars until combined.
- Add eggs, and stir until incorporated.
- Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir until just combined.
- Stir in dried cranberries and apples.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
- If using, sprinkle nuts and sugar evenly over muffin batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until muffins spring back when lightly touched.
- Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes before removing.
Notes
- Milk: You can use anything from skim to whole milk in this recipe.
- Greek yogurt: If you prefer, you can use 2% or whole milk yogurt.
- Cranberries: Feel free to substitute raisins or another type of dried chopped fruit.
- Apples: I use crunchy dried apples (like apple chips) in this recipe. '
- Mixing: I recommend mixing the batter by hand to avoid overmixing.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
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Originally published 10/13/14. Updated with new photos and tips 8/4/20.
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Comments & Reviews
Jan says
I substituted sour cream instead of yogurt…
Also added a Tbls of vanilla…
Yummy
Kate says
Thank you!
Patricia C. says
These muffins are awesome! I used a fresh peeled apple, & substituted some coconut oil for half vegetable oil, and used 3/4 C Coconut Flour in lieu of same portion of the regular flour, and the muffins are moist & yummy!! You can taste the apple & cranberry as well as oats (I’m sure original recipe is just as good). Nuts on top are great. I will remake this recipe often!
Kate says
Thank you so much! And thanks for sharing your notes!
Patricia Tow says
Moist and delicious!!! I’m a huge fan of bran muffins and these are the BEST
Kate says
Thank you so much!
KK Keller says
Delicious!! I diced a fresh apple and used instead of dried and added chopped pecans to the batter as well. I omitted the nuts and sugar topping. So moist – this will definitely be my go to recipe. Thanks!!!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the muffins. =)
kk Keller says
And I have forwarded to 20 friends!!
Kate says
Thank you so much!!
Debby says
Great muffins, lots of flavor. Will make again, thanks.
Kate says
Thank you! Glad you liked them!
Kathy says
If I don’t have yogurt what can I replace it with
Kate says
I’ve had good luck with buttermilk in place of yogurt. Since there’s already milk in this recipe, I would replace both the milk and the Greek yogurt with buttermilk (2 and 1/4-cups total). Hope that helps!
Barbara says
These sound amazing! I have been making regular Raisin Bran Muffins for years but this recipe would be like my recipe on steroids! If I don’t have dried apple chips, do you think I could just use grated fresh apple?
Kelsey says
Wonderful muffins! They are very hearty.
Julia @ Swirls and Spice says
These look delicious! Would you consider sharing the recipe at Muffin Tin Month at my blog?
Kate says
Thanks, Julia! Absolutely! =)