This is the bran muffin recipe that actually tastes good! The secret is to use coconut oil. Not only does it make these bran muffins healthier, it also brings the most delicious flavor.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with paper cups.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, soak the bran cereal in buttermilk for about 10 minutes until it becomes soggy.
Add melted coconut oil, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine. The mixture will be thick.
Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups, filling each almost to the top.
Bake in the preheated oven at 450°F for 5 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for another 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove the muffins from the pan and cool them on a wire rack.