tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post8182732958594661891..comments2024-03-24T00:23:16.587-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: La Brea Bakery Bran MuffinsValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-67496546147787816532012-02-03T16:17:35.530-08:002012-02-03T16:17:35.530-08:00Finally got around to making these last weekend, a...Finally got around to making these last weekend, and they are totally delicious. I can't believe how moist they are, and how TRULY healthy they are for a bran muffin. So often bran muffins aren't much healthier than "regular" muffins or if they are, they don't taste good. And these taste divine — super moist and that orange zest is such a nice touch.<br /><br />I didn't have wheat bran so used oat bran instead but plan on making these again this weekend with wheat bran. And I cooked and puréed the whole 1.5 cups of raisins. These are my forever go-to bran muffins. So happy to have found one.alexandrahttp://www.alexandracooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-20416816580452087002011-11-18T13:55:12.350-08:002011-11-18T13:55:12.350-08:00These look fabulous, I can't wait to try, I&#...These look fabulous, I can't wait to try, I'm a bran muffin lover from way back.Sue/the view from great islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366703419148959445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-40669130458855367302011-11-17T17:37:00.912-08:002011-11-17T17:37:00.912-08:00My kids will all be here next week for Thanksgivin...My kids will all be here next week for Thanksgiving, and I've already been stocking up to make sure they're well fed while they're here. These muffins will be perfect to have on hand for breakfast or snacking. I love that the raisins are pureed- I like the flavor of raisins, but not the texture. Enjoy your visit with your family! :)scrambledhenfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185472195155916663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-70758556346487311312011-11-17T00:13:12.439-08:002011-11-17T00:13:12.439-08:00these are some fine and fiber-friendly muffins, va...these are some fine and fiber-friendly muffins, val! :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11663535977153123042011-11-16T01:50:58.619-08:002011-11-16T01:50:58.619-08:00These look amazing and I welcome a healthy recipe ...These look amazing and I welcome a healthy recipe at this time of the year with so many decadent foods to indulge in! Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-1022950584943131372011-11-15T21:27:19.920-08:002011-11-15T21:27:19.920-08:00Oh, I'm SO happy you get to spend time with yo...Oh, I'm SO happy you get to spend time with your kids, Val! :-) And I love this recipe you shared. I absolutely adore homemade bran muffins, and these sound even better all toasty and good. :-)Rambling Tarthttp://www.ramblingtart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39049200436086127262011-11-15T15:44:23.137-08:002011-11-15T15:44:23.137-08:00I am a sucker for a good bran muffin, and this loo...I am a sucker for a good bran muffin, and this looks to have all my favorite flavors and ingredients. Lovely recipe...can't wait to give yours a try!Luv'n Spoonfulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239534250673530315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-47922136530212556982011-11-15T12:18:08.079-08:002011-11-15T12:18:08.079-08:00These do sound so much better than the bran muffin...These do sound so much better than the bran muffins I've had! I'd love to start my day with one of these.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-52578907085381310242011-11-15T12:04:56.998-08:002011-11-15T12:04:56.998-08:00These look moist and delicious. I love a good bran...These look moist and delicious. I love a good bran muffin, but I rarely buy them because I hate raisins and end up picking away most of the muffin to avoid the raisins. This recipe gives me an incentive to try making them and I can just leave the raisins out:-)<br /><br />http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581328842144972694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-29474778491777521992011-11-14T16:39:08.810-08:002011-11-14T16:39:08.810-08:00While I never have toasted the bran either - it su...While I never have toasted the bran either - it suddenly seems like the most sensible thing to do. I used to always have them around - or something similar and got out of the habit. The habit will now return - they look grand.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-779364000291386042011-11-14T14:50:58.789-08:002011-11-14T14:50:58.789-08:00Bran muffins are usually so boring but these sound...Bran muffins are usually so boring but these sound like they're positively bursting with flavor!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-28007506788375761472011-11-14T13:58:18.337-08:002011-11-14T13:58:18.337-08:00Sounds like a good method.
Love your blue plates V...Sounds like a good method.<br />Love your blue plates Val.<br />LLLori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-52555303670749265212011-11-14T13:01:55.739-08:002011-11-14T13:01:55.739-08:00I need a go-to bran recipe...thank you!!I need a go-to bran recipe...thank you!!alexandrahttp://www.alexandracooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-31332249330301539242011-11-14T08:30:08.447-08:002011-11-14T08:30:08.447-08:00They do look delicious! You have reminded me of my...They do look delicious! You have reminded me of my mom's famous refrigerator bran muffin recipe. The batter must sit 24 hours in the fridge before being used - is enough for - oh, 5-6 dozen - and ages well. Will keep up to three months so can be made fresh for company at the drop of a hat. I have never found a recipe that was tastier, either. I know it was a very common recipe "out there" about 30 years ago. Have you heard of it? I will have to make it up and post it.<br />:)<br />ValerieA Canadian Foodiehttp://www.acanadianfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-32805831263732777562011-11-14T08:26:05.171-08:002011-11-14T08:26:05.171-08:00This is no doubt an excellent bran muffin recipe-t...This is no doubt an excellent bran muffin recipe-they look delightful! <br /><br />VelvaVelvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27618532142319385172011-11-14T07:21:16.018-08:002011-11-14T07:21:16.018-08:00Moist and healthy! These look wonderful.Moist and healthy! These look wonderful.Kathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-25039439051774078172011-11-14T07:11:16.265-08:002011-11-14T07:11:16.265-08:00You have made these irresistibly appealing. I'...You have made these irresistibly appealing. I'm not normally one for bran muffins but I could make an exception for these. They look and sound delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27803263149824524712011-11-14T06:52:24.261-08:002011-11-14T06:52:24.261-08:00what lovely and yumm muffins dear Valli, I love th...what lovely and yumm muffins dear Valli, I love them! and I love baking too! gloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16894410751812618152011-11-14T06:04:39.473-08:002011-11-14T06:04:39.473-08:00I can see why you are keeping this recipe; toastin...I can see why you are keeping this recipe; toasting the bran and those raisin must really bring out teh floavour. I have been loolking for a Special Bran Muffin and here it is. Merci. Enjoy your kids.<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791201457372887378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37013176148269113972011-11-14T06:04:26.767-08:002011-11-14T06:04:26.767-08:00I discovered I love all kind of muffins... if on t...I discovered I love all kind of muffins... if on top, they are healthy... let's make 3 batches ;DNúriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022880640891451797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27876806401539833372011-11-14T05:27:11.564-08:002011-11-14T05:27:11.564-08:00Oh, I totally wanted to make these, too. Now, eve...Oh, I totally wanted to make these, too. Now, even more so...and I will definitely be toasting my bran. I can just imagine how wonderful these are!Heather @ girlichef.comhttp://www.girlichef.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55906510378460633832011-11-14T04:49:01.899-08:002011-11-14T04:49:01.899-08:00Toasting the bran,very clever.Brings out a differe...Toasting the bran,very clever.Brings out a different texture, I bet. These are so delicious,I can tell from the photo!Jannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121472782540485266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11243442929158137792011-11-14T04:38:49.645-08:002011-11-14T04:38:49.645-08:00I feel like my mom always toasted her bran before ...I feel like my mom always toasted her bran before adding it to muffins also.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-67876644580371234962011-11-14T04:00:14.581-08:002011-11-14T04:00:14.581-08:00I saw these muffins on Barbara's site when she...I saw these muffins on Barbara's site when she highlighted Nancy and thought they would be delicious. Glad you thought so too. Just doubles my interest.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-56938218817220448792011-11-14T02:34:49.892-08:002011-11-14T02:34:49.892-08:00I saw Barbara's post and got excited. I want t...I saw Barbara's post and got excited. I want to make them too. Bran muffins are my muffin of choice because I'm not a sweets eater, and they are so satisfying. You are always working, Val. What is it you do? And, how in world do you do this awesome blog and work so much?angela@spinachtigerhttp://spinachtiger.comnoreply@blogger.com