Bran Muffins: Tips to Make Them at Home
Muffins are otherwise called as cup cake shaped breads that are sweet to taste. The characteristic rise of the muffins is got from baking powder and from baking soda sometimes. Mixing the right kind of ingredients at the right time helps to make perfect muffins. They come in different variations due to the different ingredients used in the making. Some of the popular muffin variations are chocolate muffins, oat meal muffins, blueberry muffins and so on.
During the 80’s, bran muffins particularly became very famous as many thought that they were healthier than the other muffin variants. The nutritive value of the muffins greatly depend on the amount of sugar and shortening used in the making that commercially produced bran muffins were not actually healthier ones. It is because of the excess amounts of sugar, preservative used for making the muffins moist and stay for a longer shelf life.
Home made bran muffins, on the contrary, are made to make a healthy snack or food as they are made out bran, rich in fiber with lesser amounts of fat and sugar without any preservatives. Most of these bran muffins are good to eat when they are served warm. They could be kept for more than two days time as they can be freezed and rewarmed whenever needed for producing excellent taste and texture.
Bran muffins are not only easy to make but also make a healthy snack especially for children suffering from constipation. They are high in fiber that even weight watchers can consume them without any guilt. They provide a feeling of fullness and satisfaction to persons on strict diet.