Banana-Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Banana-Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; ⅔ cup light brown sugar; 1 cup banana (2 medium mashed ripe); 1 cup buttermilk (see Ingredient notes); 1 cup wheat bran (unprocessed); ¼ cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whole wheat flour; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup chocolate chips (optional); ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
⅔ cup light brown sugar
1 cup banana (2 medium mashed ripe)
1 cup buttermilk (see Ingredient notes)
1 cup wheat bran (unprocessed)
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
⅓ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400F Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2
Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
3
Whisk in bananas, buttermilk, wheat bran, oil and vanilla.
4
Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
5
Make a well in the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
6
Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
7
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups (theyll be quite full).
8
Sprinkle with walnuts, if using.
9
Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and spring back when touched lightly, 15 to 25 minutes.
10
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
11
Loosen edges and turn muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, ⅔ cup light brown sugar, 1 cup banana (2 medium mashed ripe), 1 cup buttermilk (see Ingredient notes), and more.

Yes, Banana-Bran Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana-Bran Muffins

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