Banana-Flax Breakfast Muffins Recipe

Name: Banana-Flax Breakfast Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat buttermilk; 2 cups bran cereal, such as Natures Path SmartBran or Kelloggs Original All-Bran; 1/4 cup flaxseed meal or ground flaxseed; 4 bananas, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 cups bran cereal, such as Natures Path SmartBran or Kelloggs Original All-Bran
1/4 cup flaxseed meal or ground flaxseed
4 bananas, divided
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt

1
Place cereal, buttermilk, and flaxseed in bowl of food processor, and pulse to combine.
2
Let stand 30 minutes, or until cereal is soft.
3
Preheat oven to 350F.
4
Coat 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
5
Add 3 bananas to cereal mixture, and process until smooth.
6
Add sugar, egg, and oil, and process until smooth.
7
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in bowl.
8
Add to cereal mixture in food processor, and pulse until smooth.
9
Fill each muffin cup with ½ cup batter.
10
Slice remaining banana into ½-inch-thick rounds, and place on tops of muffins.
11
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until muffin tops are browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
12
Cool on wire racks.

1104

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, 2 cups bran cereal, such as Natures Path SmartBran or Kelloggs Original All-Bran, 1/4 cup flaxseed meal or ground flaxseed, 4 bananas, divided, and more.

Yes, Banana-Flax Breakfast Muffins falls under the Breakfast 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-Flax Breakfast Muffins

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