Orange-Blueberry Bran Muffins

These citrusy bran muffins are bursting with blueberries and made with protein powder for a little extra health benefit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 192 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup wheat bran
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup skim milk
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ½ cup oat bran
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup low-fat sour cream
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 medium orange, juiced and zested

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

Step 2

Combine wheat bran and oat bran in a large bowl. Stir in sour cream and milk; let stand for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, both flours, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently stir blueberries into the mixture until they are coated.

Step 4

Stir olive oil, egg, orange juice and zest, and vanilla into the bran mixture. Add flour mixture and stir until just blended. Drop batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Remove muffins to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 25 more minutes.