Name: Sarah Sanneh’s Blackberry Bran Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 28 muffins
Cuisine: American

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March 4, 2026

These Blackberry Bran Muffins are a delicious addition to your breakfast or snack routine, and they’re freezer-friendly! Loaded with zucchini, blackberries, and wheat bran, they’re a nice balance between a halfway healthy breakfast and dessert.

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Sarah Sanneh’s Blackberry Bran Muffins

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and bran together in a large mixing bowl.

Mix melted room temp butter with light brown sugar, molasses, zucchini, and sour cream in a large bowl.

Mix wet ingredients into dry, and then gently fold in blackberries (try not to burst!).

Grease and fill a muffin tin nearly to the top with batter and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.

To freeze: Cool muffins completely, then store in a gallon size freezer bag for up to 1 month. Leave out on the counter for 30 minutes to thaw.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry Your Blackberries 🫐
Gently pat fresh blackberries with paper towels before folding into batter to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy muffins and ensuring even distribution throughout.
Salt Your Zucchini First ⏱️
Shred your zucchini and let it sit with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess liquid with a clean kitchen towel to prevent watery, dense muffins.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🚫
Combine wet and dry ingredients with just a few gentle folds until barely combined; overmixing develops gluten and results in tough, dense muffins instead of tender ones.
Freeze Blackberries Before Baking 🧊
Toss frozen blackberries (don't thaw them) in a bit of flour before folding into batter—they'll stay suspended throughout and release less juice during baking.
Cool Completely Before Freezing 🧊
Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack before freezing in an airtight container; this prevents condensation and maintains their tender texture for up to 3 months.

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Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning came from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & chicken (yes, just one!), growing food in my yard, and hot sandwiches!