six week refrigerator bran muffins made with natural bran

Six Week Refrigerator Bran Muffins with Natural Bran

Light and airy bran muffins…No kidding!

This is one of those bran muffin recipes that has been around for eons. It makes four dozen muffins and the batter is stored in the fridge so you always have it on hand when you’re in the mood for fresh muffins but don’t have the time or inclination to mix up a batch.

A lot of six-week refrigerator bran muffin recipes call for boxed bran cereal but we always made them with natural bran. Using natural bran keeps your muffins light textured which is a treat since many bran muffins are more like doorstops.

six week refrigerator bran muffin recipe

 Lower in sugar and convenient…

The batter can be stored in the fridge for up to six weeks, although we have read that they don’t rise as high as the batter gets older.

two six week refrigerator bran muffins made with natural bran
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Six Week Refrigerator Bran Muffins with Natural Bran

Six week refrigerator bran muffins use natural bran, which keeps them light-textured. So you can say farewell to bran muffin bricks.

  • Author: Crosby Molasses
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 dozen muffins 1x
  • Category: Muffins & Quick Breads

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups natural wheat bran
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
  • 5 cups flour, spooned in
  • 2 Tbsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F and prepare muffin pans.
  2. Measure the wheat bran into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Stir and let sit.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Whisk in the molasses and buttermilk.
  5. Add flour mixture and stir gently until almost combined. Stir in wheat bran mixture and mix gently just until incorporated.
  6. Scoop into prepared muffin cups and bake at 425 F for 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 F and bake for another 18-20 minutes, until muffin tops spring back lightly when touched.
  7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove to a cooling rack.

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Nutritional Profile:

Calories (kcal) 150.5
Fat (g)5.3
Saturated Fat (g)2.9
Trans Fat (g)0.2
Cholesterol (mg)27.5
Sodium (mg)261
Potassium (mg)242.3
Carbohydrate (g)24.7
Fibre (g)3.4
Sugar (g)9.3
Protein (g)3.9
Vitamin A (RAE)45
Vitamin C (mg)0.2
Calcium (mg)60.3
Iron (mg)1.8
Vitamin D (μg)0.1
Vitamin E (mg)0.4
Thiamin (mg)0.1
Riboflavin (mg)0.1
Niacin (NE)2.8
Folate (DFE)53.7
Vitamin B6 (mg)0.2
Vitamin B12 (μg)0.1

Comments

  • January 31, 2024
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    Gwenna Harms

    This recipe is almost identical to the one my mother used 50 years ago. I use it regularly, but now our kids are grown, & one batch is too much for us. So
    I scoop enough for 4 muffins into quart sized bags & freeze them flat. When I want muffins, I cut a corner off the defrosted bag & squeeze out into my muffin tins. Bake as directed.

  • December 10, 2023
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    Tammy

    I also used to make this delicious recipe about 25 years ago. My sister introduced it to me. I recently made them again and they were still as deli odious as back then. I am more health conscious these days and wondering what substitution would be best for the 1 cup butter? Olive oil, mashed avocado, applesauce, 0% Greek yogurt, others? Has anyone made a substitution for the butter and what did you use? Thanks

  • November 5, 2023
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    Lilibeth

    Looking forward to trying this recipe.
    Just wondering – does the batter react well to being frozen?
    Thanks :)

    • January 25, 2024
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      Lynn

      I used oil (usually olive oil) and they turned out just fine

  • November 4, 2023
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    Mary

    Hands down the best bran muffin recipe ever.

  • September 17, 2023
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    Carol

    I made 1/4 of the recipe which made 6 XL muffins. Added sultanas. After the bran had soaked in the boiling water, I added the milk to the bran, let it sit for 5 minutes or so, and added it to the butter/sugar mixture before I stirred in the flour and raisins. I added a couple minutes to the bake time. I have always preferred raisin bran muffins with molasses. The other thing I like is that it was not overly sweet. Very nice texture, hot out of the oven. Easy to make. Thanks for the recipe. Now that I have tried it, I will make enough to keep some mixture in the fridge next time.

  • March 30, 2023
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    Barbara

    My go-to non-sawdust bran muffin f 30+ yrs, mislaid for a while, delighted when I found it here. I bake by weight, simplified as follows: to 4L icecream bucket add 348g bran, 227 butter, 337 molasses (I use blackstrap: less sweet, less sugar, more minerals), add 474 boiling water, 283 brown sugar & stir well. Stir in 4 eggs (200g), 968 buttermilk, 620-625 apf, 30 baking soda, 17 baking powder & stir briskly until uniform in colour. Slap on the lid & refrig at least 1/2 day before using. Scoop 73-146-219-292-365-438g into 6 muffin cups w paper liners, tare, repeat f 12-holer pan. Bake as directed. Clean-up = 1 spoon. Yesterday’s batch for Clinic this morning: 1 slice banana in bottom, 1 slice 1/4d poked into middle, 1 on top, “branana”. Saturday’s will be w frozen blueberries :)

  • January 24, 2023
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    Zachary Newcombe

    I’ve been looking for a good recipe for old fashioned bran muffins that you can taste the bran. Found this recipe online and decided to try it. When I went to buy molasses I was very pleased to find that my small town local grocery in Canada carried Crosby’s fancy molasses. My question now is can I halve the recipe? I don’t have the room to store more in my fridge and I know I can’t eat so many muffins in a short time. I have food issues unfortunately and also it’s just me eating them.

    • March 12, 2023
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      Carola

      There should be no problem with halving the recipe. I just did this today before seeing your question.

      • January 19, 2024
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        Carol

        I’ve halved it no problem other then I had to remake it sooner

    • November 24, 2023
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      Diane

      Zachary
      I cook all the muffins then I freeze them
      Take out a few at the time since it’s my breakfast every morning!
      Just an idea for you!

  • November 11, 2022
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    Laura

    My Mom used to make these all the time, but with bran flakes and all bran cereal. I like using the above recipe better with natural bran, either wheat or oat (both work well!)
    I have created a version that is vegan, which turns out really well, almost exactly the same as the muffins my Mom made.
    The batter is usually used up in 2 weeks in my house, so I am not sure if the muffins do not rise as well the longer the batter is in the fridge. Here are the substitutes for vegan:

    Eggs – 4 tablespoon flax seed, ground with 12 tablespoons water, let sit 10 minutes. Applesauce might also work, but I have not tried this. Banana might be interesting too.
    Buttermilk – 4 cups oatmilk with 4 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon) and let sit 10 minutes
    Butter – I use margarine. I have not tried it with oil.

  • October 13, 2022
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    Laura

    Try coffee in place of the water!!

    • April 2, 2023
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      Hector

      Now that sounds very exciting. 😊

    • October 15, 2023
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      Dekate

      Canola is all I ever have used.
      Muffins come out perfect.
      I’ve had compliments from so many such as Hutterite colony even a
      Only recipe I ever use,I have my own little tweaks here & there but same recipe pretty much.

  • October 13, 2022
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    cathy scaife

    looking forward to baking these. look great. thank you. going to add blueberries…. great idea

  • October 5, 2022
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    Scott Chobotar

    The best and only bran muffin recipe I ever make, for years.

  • September 29, 2022
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    missy b

    Thank you so much Crosby’s Molasses kitchen for sharing this absolutely delicious six week refrigerator bran muffins recipe! It’s a classic old-fashioned and simple Canadiana keeper recipe in my books. My, my, my, these muffins are oh so tasty and they baked up just as good as I remember my Mom making them. Made the recipe (incl adding 2 – 3 cups of softened raisins) earlier this afternoon. I baked six JUMBO sized muffins (in extra large sized parchment baking cups) and they turned out perfect in the allotted temperature and time written in the recipe. Encountered a bit of a challenge trying to acquire 100% natural wheat bran that was not available at our Superstore but in stock at our local Sobey’s (Rogers brand). Many thanks again and looking forward to trying other Crosby’s Molasses recipes in the future (esp the effortless oven baked ribs recipe too).

  • September 5, 2022
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    Cori

    Love this recipe growing up my mom made these all the time love them but can’t eat them any more wish there was a gluten free recipe of these since I can’t eat wheat any more any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

  • August 27, 2022
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    ST

    Love them, added raisins when in muffin tin and used wholemeal flour. Added lime juice and vinegar to make buttermilk sub as didn’t have it and used raw sugar as didn’t have brown… turned out delicious. Its my go to recipe.

  • August 27, 2022
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    Linda

    Can you add raisins and/or nuts to the batter if you are going to keep it in the fridge for up to 6 weeks or should you add them just before baking?

  • June 13, 2022
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    Ellen

    Absolutely amazing, no better bran muffin recipe out there. Turns out perfect everytime.

  • May 5, 2022
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    Sandy

    Definitely a 5++++ star rating for this recipe!
    Can’t wait to make it again
    Sandy

    • July 6, 2022
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      Bonnie

      Sandy, my neighbour shared her version with me and she crushes bran flakes to use as part of the bran. She lightly crushes four cups of flakes to measure two cups, so not a fine powder, just very small bits. Works very well. And she always uses Crosby’s Fancy molasses.

  • May 5, 2022
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    Sandy

    Hello there
    My Mom and I used to make this YEARS ago…
    I would like to make it again as there is nothing like homemade
    Quick question though, I remember my Mom using All-Bran cereal…can I use this instead of
    the natural wheat bran?
    I do remember the Crosby’s name on her recipe and ALWAYS having/using your Molasses so
    this is the same recipe
    Unfortunately, my Mom has long gone to heaven so I cant check with her to be sure how or what she used
    I would appreciate your commenting on this
    Thank you so very much!
    Sandy

  • April 29, 2022
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    Kim

    Recipe is perfect really, added raisins to some, then dates, then some frozen raspberries, all variations delicious! Will be using this recipe frequently, so much better than store bought!

  • April 12, 2022
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    Yvonne

    I have been making this recipe for some time now and always enjoy freshly baked muffins for breakfast–they are so moist and tasty! (When I do add in extras such as grated carrots I will just scoop out as much as I plan on baking that morning –generally 6 muffins –then add in the carrots and bake as normal) ! By doing this I can change up the batter as often as I wish!!!
    Thank you for sharing this wonderful moist muffin recipe!
    Yvonne

  • February 11, 2022
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    PAT

    My mom’s recipe called for honey, does anyone know how to use in this one.

  • November 2, 2021
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    Cindy

    I have been trying recipes that are as good as the Raisin Bran muffins I ate when on vacation in Delaware and made by GIANT grocery chain. Could this be it? Does anyone out there know?

    • November 18, 2021
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      Betty Blois

      I have been using this recipe for years. To me it is the best bran muffin. It’s not dry. And the flavor is perfect. And it’s sitting in the fridge just waiting to be used for breakfast.

  • November 2, 2021
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    SH

    I have a question…. How does this batter keep for 6 weeks and having 4 raw eggs mixed into it?

    • March 21, 2022
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      Cs

      Love this recipe. It turns out greatevery time, with whatever add-ins I decide to try, and it’s always at my break and call… it doesn’t get any better than this! I do reduce the sugar to 1 cup as I like things less sweet than most people.

  • October 11, 2021
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    Sandra McKenzie

    I find it takes more than 2 cups of boiling water to cover the bran?

    • November 18, 2021
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      Betty Blois

      The recipe works. You will have lots of other liquid.

    • January 17, 2022
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      Vicky

      You don’t “cover the bran”—you just get it a bit moist!!

  • July 15, 2021
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    So excited to try “my Mom’s” lost recipe!! Is your original recipe using white flour only? I like the idea of using some whole wheat flour as long as it does not make it too dense. Loved all the comments.

    • January 20, 2022
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      Mare

      Yes the hot water just makes the bran moist, which is all that it’s suppose to do. There is lots of other liquid.

  • July 11, 2021
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    Lori Ritchie

    Can I cut the molasses down a bit? and if I do by how much? should I add something in lieu of the molasses?

      • April 3, 2022
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        Jayne Davidson

        Does this recipe not ask only for natural bran?I dont see cereal as an ingredient.

    • October 20, 2021
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      Denise

      You’re asking a molasses company for a substitute for molasses…..ughhhh ?

  • July 11, 2021
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    Lori Ritchie

    Can I make these muffins with all natural bran without adding the cereal?

  • May 11, 2021
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    Jo

    Made 1/2 the recipe. Came out very good. Moist for a bran muffin. I added 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp ginger. Also some “plumped” raisins and chopped candied ginger. Used 1 C baking pans. Slightly less baking time. I only had Grandma’s Molasses from our grocery and Bob’s Red Mill wheat bran that I got on Amazon.

  • May 2, 2021
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    Cate

    These were amazing! I had a nostalgic craving for the ‘ice cream bucket’ bran muffins my mom used to make. These are them! I made the base mixture and added different ingredients to each batch. I did date, raisin and orange zest, dried apricot and orange zest, and apple and fresh ginger. They were all outstanding but the orange zest really sends the flavour over the top. I also add some raw sugar to the tops before cooking for a bit of crunch. Amazing!

    • May 5, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      This is awesome! So glad you found this recipe! There is nothing more satisfying then a recipe that can bring us right back to the comfort of our mother’s homemade cooking. What a great idea too, trying different variations. The orange zest sounds amazing! I must try! Thank you for your tips and for your feedback.

  • March 31, 2021
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    Susie

    I’m not even sure how I even came across your recipe but I’m so glad I did! This recipe is AMAZING! I’ve been on a lookout for a good Bran muffin recipe and this one did not disappoint. Now I did cut back on the sugar, I left out the 1/3 cup of BS; I did add 3 cups of Raisins (soaked them in hot water with Vanilla before I added them to the mix), I also added 1 cup of dried Pineapple. I baked them at 350 from beginning to end, baking them for 15 minutes. I have to say this is the largest batter mix I’ve made at once…I baked the batter all at once rather than putting back in the fridge…the end of the night I had quite a bit of Bran muffins on hand…perfect for something sweet in the morning along aside some boiled eggs- VOILA!!!! Thank you Pat for the recipe- people don’t be alarmed by the amount of Bran in this recipe- it will all work out to deliciousness!!!!

    • April 8, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Susie, I’m so pleased you found our recipe. Great to know it’s so easy to modify.

  • January 25, 2021
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    Carol Morden

    I use this recipe often and since I love maple, I always add 2 tsps maple flavor and add chopped dates when I’m filling the muffin pans…yum…so good.

    • April 8, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Carol, I love the suggestion to add maple flavour!

  • January 25, 2021
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    Carol Wood

    Can I use sour milk instead of buttermilk?

    • April 8, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi carol, Yes, you could use sour milk but a little less than called for. Another option is to combing the milk with a little yogurt of sour cream to thicken it.

  • January 25, 2021
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    Marilene Leblanc

    I only have All Bran as I’m from a sm community. Can I make it with the All Bran? I really want to make this recipe.

    • April 8, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Marilene, This recipe only works with natural bran. The muffins will be like lead if you use All Bran cereal.

  • November 29, 2020
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    Pat

    I used the ‘original’ recipe many, many years ago. Yesterday, I substituted the equivalent amount of coconut milk instead of butter and added a grated apple along with a cup of sultanas.
    Delicious!!!

    • December 1, 2020
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Pat, Thank you for the suggestions. It’s great to know that classic recipes such as this one are so adaptable.

  • October 30, 2020
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    Alyssa

    Hi!

    I’m expecting my 2nd baby any day now and am so excited to have found this recipe (the nurse from my first baby and me class mentioned a 6 week muffin batter recipe in passing once)

    One question about the shelf life, I have buttermilk that expires in a day or 2. If I make this batter tonight, will it still be good for the 6 week time frame?

    • April 8, 2021
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Alyssa, Congrats on your happy arrival. I hope all is going well with your little one. A much belated response but yes, the buttermilk will be fine in the batter in the fridge.

  • July 12, 2020
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    ADP

    This is wonderful! I’m the 70s & 80s I made 6 week been muffins from a recipe in Mother Earth magazine. And I lost it in the 90s in a move.

    Yours are better!! Adding the boiling water to the bran makes them so much lighter!
    My old recipe had many substitutions offered that work well with this one. One of my favorite is to replace 1 or 2 cups of flour with quick cook oatmeal – using 2 cups oatmeal to replace 1 cup of flour. For my old recipe they specified at least 2 cups white flour must be used to provide the gluten to hold together nicely. Makes a nice change of texture and flavor. Also, dried fruit or fruit puree was an option of course.

    My children at these every morning growing up and now beg for some when I’d make a batch!

    I bake all at once and freeze using a vacuum sealer. 45-60 seconds in microwave and they are given fresh.

    Thank you so much!!

    • July 14, 2020
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi there, I’m so pleased you discovered our recipe. Thanks for all of the suggestions. I especially like the addition of oatmeal.

  • April 26, 2020
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    Judy

    I only have oat bran … can I substitute 6 cups of Oat bran for 6 cups of the wheat bran ?

    • January 13, 2022
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      Dealynn

      You may already have this answer, but in case not, I made this today with oat bran. They are terrific. The boiling water and oat bran is quite clumpy. Worked to get the clumps as small as I could. The finished muffins have bites that vary in texture with the clumps of oat bran. Can’t see them. Taste great. I love oat bran.

  • November 28, 2019
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    Elaine

    Absolutely delicious….you need a huge mixing bowl for this recepie…I agree molasses does change it up….so good

  • July 27, 2019
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    Dolores

    Hi Debbie
    Can I replace all purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

    • August 7, 2019
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Dolores, Yes, these muffins are quite adaptable so you could use whole wheat flour in place of the all-purpose.

  • May 8, 2019
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    Debbie

    How much does a person put in each cup to get 48 muffins?

    • May 16, 2019
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Debbie, I never measure my batter when I’m filling my muffin pans. My guess is 2/3 cup.

  • March 12, 2019
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    Christa

    These are so good, not too sweet and great with raspberries!

    • March 15, 2019
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Christa, Great suggestion to add raspberries. I’ll be sure to try that next time I make them since I still have lots of raspberries in the freezer. Thanks.

  • January 31, 2019
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    Yvonne C Maure

    January 30 2019,Having lost the recipe I’ve made for over 40 yrs, I WENT on pineterest to find one similar to mine, so I picked this one,much to my regret.I should have known when I saw ‘5 cups of BRAN” and 2/3 of boiling water,I should have stop there. I remember my recipe called 3 cups of bran. I just baked 12, they like hockey puck!!

    • February 13, 2019
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Yvonne, I’m trying to understand why your muffins didn’t work. Our six-week refrigerator bran muffin recipe calls for 6 cups of natural bran and 2 cups of water and 4 cups of buttermilk. Perhaps you used another recipe altogether.

  • October 23, 2018
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    Liz

    Can I use blackstrap instead of fancy molasses?

    • November 6, 2018
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Liz, Yes, you could use blackstrap molasses in place of the fancy molasses, but keep in mind that blackstrap is much less sweet and strongly flavoured. Another option is to use half blackstrap, half fancy.

  • September 21, 2018
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    Carla

    I have made these for years, using my grandmothers tattered recipe card. Since it is fall and pumpkin is a favorite. Wondering if any one had added,, pumpkin , pumpkin pie spice and pecans to this recipe. One can of pumpkin or two?

    • October 1, 2018
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Carla, Such a great idea to add a little pumpkin puree to this recipe. I think I’d start by cutting the recipe in half and adding a cup of pumpkin and a tsp. of pumpkin pie spice. Definitely worth a try. Thanks for the suggestion.

      • January 4, 2019
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        Linda J

        When adding pumpkin puree is this just a straight addition or do you need to cut something out ie: buttermilk

        • January 8, 2019
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          Crosby Molasses

          Hi Linda, I haven’t tried the pumpkin addition suggested by a reader. But, if I try it I would cut the recipe in half and replace 1/4 cup of butter with pumpkin. If that worked out fine I would try more next time. good luck. Readers may have some other suggestions.

    • November 6, 2018
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Carla, I love the idea of adding pumpkin. I’d start slowly, maybe 1/2 cup for starters since I’m not sure how much additional moisture the recipe can handle.

  • August 8, 2018
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    I substitute applesauce for the fat (butter) and it works well. I also do a 3 part blend of white flour, whole wheat flour, and protein powder. I have cut back on sugar half and half with Splenda. They are very moist and last six weeks (although they actually seldom make six weeks as I often share the batch with friends).

    • August 14, 2018
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      Crosby Molasses

      Hi Charlotte, Thank you for all of the tips. I love how you have adapted the recipe and made it extra healthy. What a great idea to add protein powder to muffins. Brilliant!

  • February 19, 2018
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    Arniece Salata

    I had to substitute wheat germ (my small town grocery didn’t have any bran) for the wheat bran so just thought I’d let people know it works. Only 2 things to note: 1) it took a bit more hot water, which I just added a bit at a time until it was sufficiently wet. 2) after the hot water it was really dense, so when it was time to add – I added a bit of batter to the hot water/germ mixture to make it a bit looser – then I added to the rest of the batter. I didn’t do that the first time and may have overmixed trying to incorporate it in.
    I chose not to substitute with oat bran because I’m watching calories. Other than that, the muffins were excellent!

    • February 22, 2018
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      Crosby Molasses

      Dear Arniece, Wow, thanks for the detailed instructions for your substitution. Glad your version worked out well.

  • February 12, 2018
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    Judy

    Is this a recipe where you can replace the fat with applesauce? Or am I dreaming?… I did just put a batch in the oven following your recipe…smell great!

    • February 13, 2018
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      Lynn Purdy

      Judy, I am not sure how the applesauce will react in the 6 weeks that these will keep in the refrigerator. You may have to do a test sample and see. We have not tested it for applesauce. Thanks for the question, though. I’m happy that they smell great!

  • January 18, 2018
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    Claudette

    I have made this recipe for well over 50 years. I have found that using blueberries is best done just before baking, I cook mine at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

    • January 23, 2018
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      Lynn Purdy

      Claudette, we all have our own ways of adapting recipes. Thanks for sharing your version.

  • November 2, 2017
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    Julia

    These muffins are the best bran muffins Ive ever made. I have tried many recipes. I add walnuts or pecans and that gives them added flavour. Plump the raisons in a bit of simmering water. Great for anyone with constipation issues too.

    • November 8, 2017
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      Lynn Purdy

      Julia, They are a great recipe. Easy and convenient. You have figured out how to make them your own. You can add many different ingredients, depending on what is in your pantry.

  • July 19, 2017
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    Joan

    Can I use allbran and if so, how much?

  • July 17, 2017
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    Kathy K.

    I had the simmilar or maybe the same recipe long ago but lost it . I love pintrest.

  • February 1, 2017
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    Susan

    Delicious. I made a test batch using coconut oil instead of butter. Works perfectly. Thanks

  • January 18, 2017
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    Nangirl

    This is the best bran muffin recipe ever. I had lost the recipe and couldn’t find it until I signed up a couple of years ago to your website and once again discovered these very convenient and delicious muffins. I always take out what I need and add the raisins etc just before cooking. Thanks for all of the great recipes you post.

    • January 19, 2017
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      Thanks for your email! And thanks for the suggestion to add the raisins just before baking.

  • November 11, 2016
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    Danielle

    Hi Bridget. Thanks so much for posting this recipe. I’ve been craving my grandmother’s lighter bran muffins made with natural wheat bran as opposed to the albran cereal bran muffin recipes I have. I’ve just put a batch in the oven now. I added cranberries and a bit of orange zest. Can’t wait to try them.
    Thanks again

    • November 15, 2016
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      Hi Danielle, Thanks for suggesting cranberries and orange zest. Now you have ne craving these muffins. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as you did your grandmother’s.

    • January 19, 2024
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      Carol

      I’ve halved it no problem other then I had to remake it sooner

  • November 7, 2016
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    Eva Rogers

    They taste good but didn’t have round tops like my original 6 week muffin, light but I like them a little more dense. I did add raisins.

  • August 23, 2016
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    Jane Porterfield

    I love bran muffins, but really prefer blueberry bran muffins. Would there be a way to use blueberries with this recipe? I was thinking that I could just coat frozen berries with flour and add some to every batch (by putting the mix in a bowl before filling the muffing tins). Do you think that would work?

    I used to make the 6 weeks recipe years ago and loved them.

    • August 24, 2016
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      Kelsey Reid

      Hi Jane, I find that when baking muffins with blueberries it is more effective to place the frozen blueberries into the muffin tin after putting in the batter, this way they wont all sink to the bottom.

      • August 25, 2016
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        Jane Porterfield

        Sounds good. I’ll give it a try.

        • June 4, 2017
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          Linda

          I’ve read that if you toss berries in flour, and then add them to the batter, it will prevent them from falling to the bottom. Hope this helps..

  • March 23, 2016
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    lynda

    Hello Bridget,

    Thank you for this recipe I regularly make your molasses bran muffins.

    I would like to add raisins (or other dried fruit and/or nuts) to your “Six Week Refrigerator Bran Muffin”recipe. Do I add them to the whole mix to sit in the fridge? or do I add them to a 12 muffin serving before I bake them?

    Can I add oat bran for 1/2 the wheat bran?

    Thank you

    • March 11, 2017
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      Alice

      I used about 3 cups of raisins and an extra 2/3 cups of boiling water. Turned out perfectly. Just add them to the bran to soak.

      • March 15, 2017
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        Hi Alice, Thanks for the suggestion. I know there are a lot of people who can’t imagine eating bran muffins without raisins.

  • January 29, 2016
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    Sue Clark

    Hi I was happy to see this , because my mom used to make these as well. I was wondering how much sugar you omitted , and how much more molasses you added in place of it.

    • July 4, 2016
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      Hi Sue! The sugar is cut in half and enough extra molasses to equal one cup. Hope this helps!

  • January 21, 2016
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    Dawna Sinclair

    Id Love to hear from Brenda Bolten how it was with the coconut oil!

  • December 4, 2015
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    Brenda Bolton

    Hello, I was wondering could you use coconut oil for some of the fat in this recipe . I have been using it alot since it is more heart friendly , I used half in my date square recipe ,it was REALLY good in taste and the texture of the crumb was so tender . It will be the standard recipe from now on .

    • December 17, 2015
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      Hi Brenda, I haven’t tested this recipe with coconut oil but it’s worth a try. You might want to cut the recipe in half for your test though. And as you mentioned with the date squares, replacing half of the butter with coconut oil is a good place to start. Thanks for the suggestion. I might try it myself.

      • May 13, 2020
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        Jill H.

        This is THE best bran muffin recipe!
        My husband & I each have 1 every morning. I enjoy making the large recipe, seeing that it takes a full 1L container of buttermilk & half a container of fancy molasses, so there is no waste.
        I usually bake a dozen right away, then split up the rest of the batter into 3 plastic freezer containers. Take one out, thaw in fridge & bake a few at a time.
        Thanks, this recipe is a staple in our house!

  • January 13, 2015
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    nycol

    So, I added some ground ginger powder and some cinnamon. Delish!! Very ginger-snappy. This is a wonderful recipe and will be copied down for my recipe box. thanks again.

  • January 8, 2015
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    Maureen

    I was so glad to see this recipe again as I had a similar one years ago that I lost. It fits in so well with my plan to try and have healthy choices available at home to toss in my lunch bag or grab for breakfast. I had some fresh cranberries that I had picked up at a local market and added some into the first batch. Delicious! Last night my daughter cooked a batch and added a few white chocolate chips (left over from another Crosby’s recipe, I might add). Also delicious! Thanks for bringing this recipe back to my recipe box.

  • January 1, 2015
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    nycol

    This is my FIRST comment i have ever left on a blog. Just wanted to let you know how excited i was when i discovered this recipe. i grew up on my grandmas 6 week muffin recipe via my amazing mom. this is a much healthier recipe and i look forward to trying it out. also, happy about the abundant molasses, as i am working more of it into my diet these days. i will be adding ginger to the mix and will let you know how it works out.

    • January 7, 2015
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      Hi there, I’m so pleased you found us! let me know how the ginger worked. Sounds like a tasty addition.

      • February 17, 2016
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        dorenda

        Your muffins are amazing. My husband, family and friends love them. The molasses makes them. Thank you so much for a delicious healthy bran muffin!

      • June 12, 2019
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        Betty

        Where does the “six week” come from?

        • June 20, 2019
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          Crosby Molasses

          Hi Betty,
          The “six week” comes from the batter’s shelf life in the fridge. Although I have never kept it longer than three weeks.

        • June 10, 2021
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          Teresa

          You can keep unbaked mix in refrigerator 6 weeks,make as you want.

      • February 6, 2021
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        Mireille

        I just made them..they are delicious….

    • August 15, 2019
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      Madge Taite

      I will make this six week muffins! Do I just bake a dozen From the batter at a time, keeping mixture in fridge until six weeks..?????

      • August 19, 2019
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        Crosby Molasses

        Hi Madge, Yes, you can keep the batter in the fridge and bake the muffins as needed. I always end up using all of the batter within a few weeks so have never actually kept it for the full six weeks.

      • April 3, 2020
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        Patricia Ann Cornell

        yes you can it is the best. I add blueberries to some of it in a bowl and they are great

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