Mom's Classic Honey Bran Mufffin Mix: 13 Proven Recipes

13 Proven Recipes from a Mix

1. To make Banana Muffins: Replace the water with 3 cups mashed bananas, 2 teaspoons banana flavor, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water.
2. To make Banana Nut Muffins: Make as above and add 3/4 cup chopped walnuts.
3. To make Cranberry Nut Muffins: Add 3/4 cup dried cranberries plus 3/4 cup nuts.
4. To make Raisin Muffins: Add one cup of golden or dark raisins.
5. To make Date Nut Muffins: Add 3/4 cup dried date pieces plus 3/4 cup nuts.
6. To make Raisin Nut Muffins: Add one cup of raisins plus 3/4 cup nuts.
7. To make Cranberry Orange Muffins: Add 1 cup dried cranberries plus two tablespoons of fresh orange zest.
8. To make Cinnamon Chip Muffins: Add one cup of cinnamon chips plus one teaspoon of your best ground cinnamon.
9. To make Chocolate Chip Muffins: Add one cup of chocolate chips plus one teaspoon vanilla extract.
10. To make Pina Colada Muffins: Add 3/4 cup dry shredded coconut, 3/4 cup well-drained pineapple chunks, and one teaspoon butter rum flavor.
11. To make Ginger Pear Muffins: Add one cup of dried pears plus one teaspoon of ground ginger.
12. To make Caramel Pear Muffins: Add one cup of dried pears and two teaspoons of caramel flavor.
13. To make Candied Ginger Muffins: Add one cup of candied ginger pieces.

You get the idea. Add similar quantities of your favorite "add-ins," one cup of a single ingredient or 1 1/2 cup of a combination. For wet ingredients like grated apples, carrots, or zucchini, you'll have to experiment, but it will be something similar to the banana muffins above.

We have tried dried cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon chips, and candied ginger, one cup each time. The candied ginger was excellent, and it does give them some "pop." Next up is dried apricots. We have a wonderful apricot flavor. I'll add a teaspoon or two and the dried apricots.

Look what others say!

Most people love the ability to add fruit, nuts, and more to their muffins. Don't forget the 13 recipe ideas below. 

"These are so good I wanted to eat the cup liner! I added some frozen blueberries and HOLY MUFFINS, these were so good. Moist with just the right amount of sweet to it. Thank you, Prepared Pantry!"  Kelly Chester

"This is wonderful mix. I added craisins and pecans, they were delicious. The mix makes big tall muffins. I love it." Frances Billings 

"My best bran muffins ever... What a great mix . . .. These make up with all kinds of adders, apricots, or blueberries even zucchini. They freeze and reheat for a perfect breakfast with my coffee and yogurt...you don’t HAVE to tell anyone it is such a simple mix....thanks Prepared Pantry." Cherie O'Donnell 

"These muffins are delicious and hearty. But as you can see in the other reviews, these muffins are a blank canvas to customize however you want. Add nuts, dried fruit, or enjoy them just the way they are!" Jennifer McHenry

"I grew up on my mother's bran muffins, made with "that breakfast cereal " that everyone used to make bran muffins back in the day. They were super good, but kind of a pain to make. This mix makes the BEST bran muffins I've ever eaten, better even than my old favorites. I keep this mix on hand all the time, and make the muffins a couple of times per month. They're fabulous!"  LanaM