Muffins are lush. And unfortunately not that good for you. A breakfast/brunch is my favourite meal of the day and I love to have some fruit, yoghurt and an incredibly large pastry… amongst other things.

These bran muffins curb my penchant for an all-butter croissant whilst not making me feel deprived of carbohydrates (I know I should be looking into doing some kind of of sugar-free green-juicing health kick but I simply lack the motivation.)

These are particularly tasty served with a helping of light cream cheese and a cup of coffee.

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{Ingredients}
  • 180g wholemeal flour
  • 50g rolled oats
  • 50g All-Bran
  • 1tsp grated orange zest
  • 20g raisins or sultanas
  • 20g sunflower seeds
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 120g soft light brown sugar
  • 250ml whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 85g unsalted butter, melted

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METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C/fan150°C/gas 3. Line a 12 hole deep muffin tin with muffin cases.
  2. In a large bowl or a freestanding mixer mix together the flour, oats, All-Bran, orange zest, raisins, sunflower seeds, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and sugar.
  3. Pour the milk into a jug, add the eggs and mix by hand.
  4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and egg mixture while mixing on a slow speed with a handheld electric mixer or freestanding mixer with paddle attachment. When well combined increase the speed to medium and add the melted butter.
  5. Divide the batter between the cases, filling two-thirds full.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes or until golden brown and springy.
  7. Leave in the tins for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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