Maple Pecan Oat Bran Muffins
Maple Pecan Oat Bran Muffins are a moist, wholesome breakfast or snack muffin featuring the nutty flavor of oat bran, the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup, and the buttery crunch of pecans. They are a popular North American baked good, often enjoyed as a heartier alternative to standard muffins.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with a moderate amount of healthy fats from the pecans. A typical muffin provides around 250-300 calories and is a solid source of minerals like manganese and magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 35 mcg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
Per 1 medium muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of oat bran and maple syrup makes this a nutritionally interesting choice, as oat bran is exceptionally high in soluble fiber (beta-glucan), which is known for heart health benefits, while maple syrup offers trace minerals not found in refined sugar.
