Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins

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!

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Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins

Oatmeal raisin bran muffins packed with fruit

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings:24 muffins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: oatmeal raisin bran muffins, raisin bran muffins

Print Rate Pin

5 from 4 votes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups milk1 ½ cups milk
• 3/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt3/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups Raisin Bran cereal4 cups Raisin Bran cereal
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (, packed)1/2 cup brown sugar (, packed)
• 2 large eggs2 large eggs
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried apples (in small pieces)1/2 cup dried apples (in small pieces)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts ((optional))1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts ((optional))
• 2 tablespoons raw sugar ((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 Information

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 187kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 30g (10%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 247mg (10%)Potassium: 123mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 17g (19%)Vitamin A: 160IU (3%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 39mg (4%)Iron: 2.5mg (14%)

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Originally published 10/13/14. Updated with new photos and tips 8/4/20.