Some people take issue with shortcuts. I’m not one of those people – and I love a good bran muffin. A few years back I got this idea to “soup up” a package of muffin mix and see how they turned out. I’ve been making these wonderful muffins ever since.
If you’re hankering for some muffins from scratch, just click here.
But you owe it to yourself to give these a try, too! 🙂
All ya gotta have to make these are a package of Martha White Honey Bran Mix, milk, butter, and an apple.
Melt your butter and place that in a bowl along with your milk.
Add in your mix and stir that up until it is moistened.
Peel your apple and chop it kindly fine.
My Grandmama always used to say “kindly” in place of “kind of”. Makes me smile when I say it that way.
Add in your apple and stir that again, too.
Spoon muffin mix into greased muffin tin. Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes.
Allow to cool a few minutes before removing from pan and enjoy!
Now, eat ’em! 🙂
- 7.4 ounce package Martha White Honey Bran Muffin Mix
- ⅓ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped fine
- In medium sized bowl, stir all ingredients together until well blended and completely moistened.
- Spoon into greased muffin tin. Bake at 425 for 13-15 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing. Enjoy!
“What you do every day matters more than what you do every once in a while.”
~Gretchen Rubin
Yum 
I like a good bran muffin! Those would be great right now with a cup of coffee.
You’re so right! I’m doing that now in your honor 🙂
I added applesauce instead of an apple, added cinnamon morsels and chocolate chips. My grandsons love these.
I bet they turned out wonderful!!!
How much applesauce should I add instead of an apple. I always have applesauce on hand.
How much of each? That sounds wonderful!
Anxious to try the muffins. I am handicapped and love your recipes because they are easy and delicious. Also I love Martha White products because of the easiness to prepare and great quality of ingredients.
Wonderful muffins
Every flavor looks yummy!
I’m looking forward to making the bran muffins. They sound delicious ! ! ! Thanks for the recipe.
These look so good I wish I had one now with a good cup of coffee.
Oh you! I’ve never tried this bran muffin mix because … well …. there might be BRAN in there. Eeeuuuwww! But adding apples ‘n butter? Now yer talkin’ and I think I will try these. Thank you! (And your saying “kindly” put a big ‘ol smile on my face – my original mother-in-law always said that instead of “kind of” and it just always felt good when she said it. 🙂
Have a blessed weekend!
Has anyone tried adding a 1/2 teaspoon off cinnamon and/or allspice?
Seems like that might jazz the muffins up!
I haven’t but you are brilliant!
I love quick and easy!
Thanks for all you do!
This looks like a yummy recipe! Can I come over for breakfast? lol
I need to try this!
Would love this — don’t see Martha White much in the state where I live.
Love bran muffins
Hi Mrs. Jordan. I wanted to ask you about something else. Do you think you could do another story time video? I really miss those and I have some young cousins who would love that.
Specifically, can you read the book “Chocolatina” by Erik Kraft? If you cannot find the book it is available on Amazon.
Dh and I were just thinking about having muffins for breakfast tomorrow. 🙂
I am going to try this and add about 2 TBSP of chopped walnuts (as well as a little cinnamon)!
never thought to try a fresh apple – why I don’t know because I almost always mash up a too ripe banana when I use the banana nut muffin mix. I am going to try this for sure!
Love bran muffins AND shortcuts!! 😉
I’ve added a mashed banana (Branana Muffins) and a diced peach (good summer flavor)to this mix – delicious. Now, I’m going to try apple for the fall.
Love easy recipes…..
Oh my, oh my – get in my belly!
Ok now we just gotta have muffins in the morning. I can almost smell them now.
Christy I have to share what I did tonight!! I made your Mama Reed’s Caramel Apple Cake, but my husband Roger does not like icing, ( I know, the man just does not know what he is missing) so I made a vanilla glaze – doubled the recipe – and poured that over the cake. It WAS amazing!!! I do this with my carrot cake and he just loves it. Oh the things we do to keep the men in our lives happy!.
Thanks for such a wonderful cake.
I’ve got the apple now all I need is the muffin mix!
Love those muffins.
Sounds YUMMY!
I couldn’t find bran muffin mix at Walmart so would love to win this package.
I haven’t seen Martha White products at our grocery stores in California so I’d love to win one of these to try your Apple Bran Muffins. I love muffins!
My husband is home one morning a week for breakfast Martha White muffins are a must no matter what else is on the table!
This looks so yummy, I have to try it.
Christy – I have a quick question about another recipe, your Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice. My mom and I both have your book and are going to make it soon. But, I see the recipe in your book (pages 101 and 104) says to use three pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, while the recipe in your website says to use four chicken breasts, (which would probbaly be no more than a pound and a half at 5 – 6 oz each, so that’s at least half of the recipe in the book). Hmm, which should we use? I’m thinking four chicken breasts, as three pounds seems like quite a lot. Thanks for your help!
These sound great! I sometimes add bran buds (along with a little extra milk) to the chocolate muffin mix and they’re also very good. Great breakfast!
We sure do love muffins. Thanks for all you do.
I would make these and add chocolate chips!
Love those muffins!
We love Martha White Muffin Mix.
I make my brand muffins with raisin brand cereal,flour,sugar,salt,soda,cinnamon,allspice,cloves, buttermilk, eggs, oil and nuts if desired. They make up alot and keep in the fridge for a week to make when you want them.
Please share complete recipe , Ruth!!
I like those as well. Here is the recipe on my site if anyone needs it: https://www.southernplate.com/2008/08/raisin-bran-muffins-ready-when-you-are.html
I also have a great variation that I do with Oatmeal. Any time, any kind muffins: https://www.southernplate.com/2012/08/anytime-any-kind-muffins-and-why-you-dont-need-lipliner-in-an-earthquake.html
I love Muffins, today I made my own again, but didn’t feel like running out to the store for some ingred. so I looked around at recipes, and in my old church cook book found a bran recipe, I had two apples grated them, … thought how ’bout banana, mashed added that,hmmmm, a little thick, so I added some milk,added some bran,bran flakes with raisins and clumps of apples and strawberries,applesauce,That will be tomorrows breakfast, Thanks for the idea, I have used a mix too, and add Carrots-grated and all these fruits, …Morning Glory Muffins. Yum!
Oh my goodness, sounds delicious!!!
Southern Plate is the BEST!! Thanks again Christy!
Thank you Diane!!
Oh, my Gosh! I have LOVED Martha White Honey Bran Muffin Mix for years, but have not been able to find it in any store in the southeast!!! I used to add a little brown sugar, raisins and walnuts to the mix and make muffins to die for for breakfasts on the go! After repeatedly checking EVERY grocery store within a hundred mile radius, I finally went to Walmart,com and ordered the mix. Oh Joy! I’m waiting for it to arrive tomorrow! I thought that I might be the only person who loved this muffin mix and am SO glad to know that I am not alone!
You are definitely not alone 🙂 and I am so glad you were able to find it!!