Brown Bread Muffins

Health score
2%
Brown Bread Muffins
30 min.
12
213kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with these delightful Brown Bread Muffins! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-morning snack, these muffins are not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 12, making them an ideal choice for family gatherings or a cozy morning at home.

Imagine the warm aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table. The combination of brown sugar and molasses gives these muffins a rich, sweet flavor, while the addition of currants or raisins adds a delightful burst of sweetness in every bite. With a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, these muffins are a satisfying way to fuel your day.

Whether you enjoy them plain, slathered with butter, or paired with your favorite jam, these Brown Bread Muffins are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal 
  • 0.5 cup currants 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray baking cups.
  3. In medium bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat buttermilk, melted butter, molasses and egg. Stir in flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Stir in currants. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan to cooling rack.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein6.7%
Fat22.31%
Carbs70.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.96
Glycemic Load
14.08
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.3939130630182%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.45kcal
10.67%
Fat:5.38g
8.27%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.65%
Carbohydrates:38.49g
12.83%
Net Carbohydrates:37.18g
13.52%
Sugar:20.7g
23%
Cholesterol:15.84mg
5.28%
Sodium:256.87mg
11.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.64g
7.27%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.95%
Selenium:8.36µg
11.95%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.99%
Folate:34.35µg
8.59%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.52%
Iron:1.4mg
7.77%
Calcium:72.39mg
7.24%
Phosphorus:71.96mg
7.2%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.26%
Magnesium:24.66mg
6.17%
Potassium:185.76mg
5.31%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.28%
Fiber:1.31g
5.24%
Vitamin A:226.34IU
4.53%
Copper:0.09mg
4.34%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.16%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.92%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.16%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.6%