Banana-Walnut Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Banana-Walnut Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups oat bran; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 2/3 cup skim milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 large egg white; 2 large ripe bananas, mashed; 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (4 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups oat bran
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
1/3 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (4 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Spray a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan with oil.
3
In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the oat bran, brown and granulated sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
4
In a food processor, puree the ricotta with the buttermilk.
5
Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla, egg and egg white and pulse until smooth.
6
Add the bananas and pulse just until blended.
7
Using a rubber spatula, fold the banana mixture and 1/2 cup of the walnuts into the dry ingredients.
8
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of walnuts on top.
9
Bake the muffins for about 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean.
10
Turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool.

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups oat bran, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Banana-Walnut 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-Walnut Bran Muffins

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