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Honey Bran Muffins with a Sticky Glaze

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  • Author: asma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Honey Bran Muffins are soft, chewy, and packed with rich flavor, just like the ones from Mimi’s Café! Sweetened with honey, brown sugar, and molasses, and finished with a buttery honey glaze, these muffins are moist, wholesome, and a little indulgent—perfect for breakfast or a healthy-ish snack!

Ingredients

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For the Honey Glaze

  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar (or all-natural cane sugar)
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp water
  • Pinch of kosher salt

For the Bran Muffins

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (unbleached)
  • 1 cup oat bran or wheat bran
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp unsulphured molasses
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (avocado oil preferred)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or half & half)
  • 1 1/2 – 3 tsp orange zest (optional, mix in or sprinkle on top)

Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & Muffin Tin

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray.

2. Make the Honey Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, melted butter, water, and salt until smooth. Set aside.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, wheat/oat bran, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.

4. Prepare the Muffin Batter

  1. In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat together brown sugar, honey, molasses, and oil until smooth.
  2. Add egg, water, heavy cream, and orange zest; mix until incorporated.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined.

5. Assemble the Muffins

  1. Stir the glaze and spoon ⅔ tbsp into the bottom of each muffin cup, spreading it up the sides.
  2. Fill each muffin cup ⅔ full with batter.

6. Bake & Serve

  1. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Immediately flip the muffins onto a parchment-lined cooling rack to let the glaze coat the tops.
  3. Serve warm with butter and a drizzle of honey.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light.
  • Make it nutty! Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/honey-bran-muffins-with-a-sticky-glaze/