{"id":41126,"date":"2026-09-21T08:20:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/news\/blueberry-bran-muffins-skinnytaste\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T08:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:20:29","slug":"blueberry-bran-muffins-skinnytaste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo4.dedicatedhost247.com\/news\/blueberry-bran-muffins-skinnytaste\/","title":{"rendered":"Blueberry Bran Muffins &#8211; Skinnytaste"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-ast-blocks-layout=\"true\">\n<p><a class=\"google-trusted-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=skinnytaste.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\"><title>Google<\/title><path d=\"M12.48 10.92v3.28h7.84c-.24 1.84-.853 3.187-1.787 4.133-1.147 1.147-2.933 2.4-6.053 2.4-4.827 0-8.6-3.893-8.6-8.72s3.773-8.72 8.6-8.72c2.6 0 4.507 1.027 5.907 2.347l2.307-2.307C18.747 1.44 16.133 0 12.48 0 5.867 0 .307 5.387.307 12s5.56 12 12.173 12c3.573 0 6.267-1.173 8.373-3.36 2.16-2.16 2.84-5.213 2.84-7.667 0-.76-.053-1.467-.173-2.053H12.48z\"\/><\/svg> &#13;<br \/>\nAdd Us as a Google Trusted Source<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-14-170x255.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-14.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" data-pin-description=\"These healthy blueberry bran muffins are moist, lightly sweetened with honey, and made with applesauce in place of most of the fat. An easy make-ahead breakfast or snack!\" alt=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-disclaimer-text disclaimer-location-top\">This post may contain affiliate links. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/legal\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your morning with these moist, lightly sweetened blueberry bran muffins made with honey, fresh blueberries, and coconut flakes. You\u2019d never guess they\u2019re light!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-pin-description=\"Start your morning with these moist, lightly sweetened blueberry bran muffins made with honey, fresh blueberries, and coconut flakes. You\u2019d never guess they\u2019re light!\" data-pin-title=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13.jpg\" alt=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" class=\"wp-image-168711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-13-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Blueberry Bran Muffin Recipe<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I grew up eating bran muffins at my mom\u2019s luncheonette. She would split them open, toast them on the griddle, and serve them with butter and sometimes jam. These blueberry bran muffins bring me right back to those days. They\u2019re perfect with coffee or tea and make a great addition to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/recipes\/meal-prep\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">meal prep ideas<\/a>, too. Freeze the extras to enjoy throughout the month, or make a half batch if you don\u2019t want leftovers. For more variations, try my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/gluten-free-dairy-free-blueberry-oatmeal-muffins\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Gluten-free Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/whole-wheat-blueberry-muffins\/#recipe\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Whole-Wheat Blueberry Muffin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-21880\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"author_note_block_block_ed7529d35d534de69098c107b5e18680\" class=\"author-note-block wp-block-group is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"author-note-title\">Why This Blueberry Bran Muffins Recipe Works<\/h2>\n<div class=\"author-note-content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full author-note-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gina @ Skinnytaste.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-260x260.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-author-note-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of bran muffins, you may picture a bland, dry muffin, but I promise these blueberry bran muffins are anything but. I replaced most of the fat with applesauce, so they use just a touch of coconut oil. I love them cut in half and toasted in a skillet, with a little butter and some jam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meal-prep friendly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They last up to a week in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Great for back-to-school: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab one for a quick breakfast as you head out the door or add them to your child\u2019s school lunchbox.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutritious: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More fiber and protein and fewer calories than any bakery muffin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>High Fiber:<\/strong> Wheat bran , white whole wheat flour and blueberries boost fiber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Coconut-Bran-Muffins.jpg\" alt=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" width=\"550\" height=\"376\" data-pin-title=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Coconut-Bran-Muffins.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Coconut-Bran-Muffins-500x342.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-note-signature\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-signature.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gina signature\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-signature.png 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gina-signature-150x81.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"callout-box-block_1bf0bcbc9bd0e5ff1f8aa6318a0008ae\" class=\"callout-box-block callout-box-style-1\">\n<p><h2 class=\"callout-box-title\"><span class=\"callout-box-icon webicon-bookmark\"\/> Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-box-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s more info on all the ingredients in these healthy blueberry bran muffins. <\/span><b>See the recipe card below for the exact measurements.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-168721 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for Blueberry Bran Muffins\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Start your morning with these moist, lightly sweetened blueberry bran muffins made with honey, fresh blueberries, and coconut flakes. You\u2019d never guess they\u2019re light!\" data-pin-title=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-1-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsredmill.com\/product\/wheat-bran\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\"><b>Wheat bran<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is \u201cthe outer layer of the wheat kernel.\u201d It replaces some of the flour and increases fiber. This recipe calls for 1 cup of bran, which contains 20 grams of fiber.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>White whole wheat flour <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adds even more fiber.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mix-ins: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetened shredded coconut and chopped walnuts add texture and flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Baking powder and baking soda <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help the muffins rise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unsweetened vanilla almond <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milk keeps these dairy-free, but you can use skim milk if you prefer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Honey <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweetens the blueberry muffins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vanilla extract <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improves the flavor, adding a subtle sweetness and warmth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unsweetened applesauce <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a low-calorie substitute for oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coconut oil: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we\u2019re using applesauce, we only need 2 tablespoons of oil. If using coconut oil, microwave it until melted, then let it cool for a few minutes before mixing it into the batter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eggs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bind the ingredients together. If possible, let them come to room temperature first.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blueberries: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to use fresh or frozen blueberries (don\u2019t thaw them). If using fresh, dry them thoroughly after rinsing to avoid adding extra moisture to the batter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Blueberry Bran Muffins<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make these easy blueberry bran muffins, mix the wet and dry ingredients, then bake. So quick and simple! <strong>See the recipe card at the bottom for printable directions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"168722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-550x825.jpg\" alt=\"dry ingredients in a bowl\" class=\"wp-image-168722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"168718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-550x825.jpg\" alt=\"wet ingredients mixed in with blueberries in a bowl\" class=\"wp-image-168718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" data-id=\"168717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-550x825.jpg\" alt=\"batter poured into a muffin tin\" class=\"wp-image-168717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dry ingredients: <\/strong>Whisk together the bran, flour, baking soda, baking powder, walnuts, and coconut.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wet ingredients: <\/strong>Mix the applesauce, milk, honey, oil, vanilla, and eggs in another bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine: <\/strong>Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in the berries. Using a cookie dough scoop or a small measuring cup, spoon the batter into a silicone or paper-lined muffin tin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake blueberry bran muffins <\/strong>at 400\u00b0F for 18 to 20 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of one muffin. If it comes out clean, remove the pan from the oven.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-title=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9.jpg\" alt=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" class=\"wp-image-168715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-9-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nut options: <\/strong>Swap walnuts for pecans or almonds. If you\u2019re allergic, leave them out, or substitute raisins or dried cranberries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t like shredded coconut? <\/strong>Omit it. Also, if you only have unsweetened coconut, it\u2019s fine to use it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweetener: <\/strong>Replace honey with maple syrup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No applesauce? <\/strong>Use mashed banana. Just know you\u2019ll taste the banana, but it works well as a substitute if you want more of a blueberry banana muffin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Berries: <\/strong>Try them with raspberries or blackberries instead of blueberries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spices: <\/strong>Add a little cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Citrus: <\/strong>Zest a lemon or an orange into the batter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage and Meal Prep Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storage: <\/strong>Let the bran muffins cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or ziplock bag. If they\u2019re still warm, the steam they release will make the muffins soggy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it better to refrigerate muffins or leave them out? <\/strong>You can leave muffins at room temperature for the first 3 days. Then refrigerate them for up to 4 more days to make them last longer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freeze: <\/strong>When freezing muffins, I like to give them an extra layer of protection by wrapping them in plastic or foil, then storing them in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheat: <\/strong>You can thaw the blueberry muffins in the fridge the day before, or microwave them straight from frozen.<strong> <\/strong>Microwave refrigerated muffins for about 20 seconds and frozen ones for 30 to 45 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Start your morning with these moist, lightly sweetened blueberry bran muffins made with honey, fresh blueberries, and coconut flakes. You\u2019d never guess they\u2019re light!\" data-pin-title=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12.jpg\" alt=\"Blueberry Bran Muffins\" class=\"wp-image-168712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-170x255.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-260x390.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Blueberry-Bran-Muffins-12-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Muffin Recipes You\u2019ll Love<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/baked-breads-and-cakes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">baked breads and muffins<\/a>, try one of these healthy muffin recipes!<\/p>\n<div id=\"subscribe_block\" class=\"insert-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kwgPzE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SKT-New-High-Protein.gif\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Skinnytaste High Protein cookbook protein\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-168543\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"168543\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-skinnytaste-card\"> <!-- end .wprm-header-wrap --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-cooktimes-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"webicon-clock\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-bold\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">18<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">38<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-text\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-168543 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"168543\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#333333\" data-button-accent=\"#ffffff\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-serving_size-label\">Serving Size: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-serving_size wprm-block-text-normal\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-serving_size-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">muffin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-3282087505\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-3282087505\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;--switch-on-color: #0c8a18;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-168543-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-168543-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"168543\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #424242;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-168543-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.  Line a muffin tin with 16 liners and spray with oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-168543-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Combine the wheat bran, wheat flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir in nuts and coconut.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-168543-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>In a separate bowl, blend applesauce, almond milk, honey, coconut oil, vanilla and egg.  Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-168543-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Spoon into paper-lined muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-168543-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Makes 16 muffins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-last-step\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-last-step-content\">\n<h4>Last Step:<\/h4>\n<p> Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/honey-coconut-blueberry-bran-muffins\/#llc-comments\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">leave a rating and comment<\/a> letting us know how you liked this recipe!  This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-168543-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">muffin<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">143<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">155.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" 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