1 ½ cups bran
1 cup buttermilk

2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oil
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla

1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

½ cup blueberries (optional)

1. Mix bran and buttermilk together in a large bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, beat brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla together in a separate bowl. Stir into buttermilk mixture.
3. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. Stir into buttermilk mixture until just blended.
4. Stir in blueberries (if using).
5. Pour into a lined muffin tin (12 muffins) and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

For a healthier option, add a couple Tbsp ground flax seed or hemp seeds. You can also add a mashed banana.