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: Cooking spray; 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour; 1/2 cup bran flakes; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Fine salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 ripe medium bananas, mashed; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Turbinado sugar for sprinkling, optional

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup bran flakes
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Turbinado sugar for sprinkling, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-muffin tin with paper liners and spray with cooking spray.
2
Whisk together the flour, bran flakes 1/3 cup of the chopped walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl.
3
Whisk together the brown sugar, oil, sour cream, bananas, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl.
4
Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and gently fold until just incorporated (it's OK if there are lumps in the batter).
5
Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle each with some of the remaining 1 tablespoon walnuts and turbinado sugar if using.
6
Bake until the muffins are golden brown, bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes.
7
Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack.
8
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup bran flakes, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and finely chopped, 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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