Muffins, bran, homemade

Bran muffins are baked cereal products made with bran, the outer layer of cereal grains. The figures here describe a homemade recipe. They provide mainly carbohydrate, alongside fibre, protein and fat. Per 100g, they contain 45g of carbohydrate, 9.2g of fibre and 8.2g of protein, with an energy content of 1111 kJ.

Fibre supports normal bowel function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Bran muffins also contain sugars, saturated fat and salt, which are worth noting when monitoring these parts of the diet. The amounts in homemade muffins can vary with the ingredients and recipe used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are provided in the tables below.