Best Banana Ginger Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Best Banana Ginger Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups bananas ripe, mashed; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 each egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar, light plus; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, light; 1/2 cup bran; 1 teaspoon ginger ground; 1 tablespoon margarine melted; 1/4 cup crystallized ginger (candied) finely chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 each lemon peel, grated; 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped, optional; 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups bananas ripe, mashed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 each egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar, light plus
2 tablespoons brown sugar, light
1/2 cup bran
1 teaspoon ginger ground
1 tablespoon margarine melted
1/4 cup crystallized ginger (candied) finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 each lemon peel, grated
1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped, optional
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Spray muffin tins with a nonstick vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
2
With an electric mixer on medium-low speed combine the banana, egg whites, brown sugar, melted margarine, vanilla and lemon peel.
3
Sift together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, soda, salt and ground ginger.
4
Stir in the oat bran.
5
Slowly add to the banana mixture, beating just to blend.
6
Stir in the crystallized ginger and walnuts if using.
7
Spoon into the prepared muffin tins and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven 20 minutes or until the muffins test done.
8
Remove the muffins from the tins and place on a cooling rack.
9
Stir together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a glaze.
10
Immediately brush over the hot muffins.
11
Let cool a few minutes before serving.

533

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups bananas ripe, mashed, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 each egg whites, and more.

Yes, Best Banana Ginger 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.

Best Banana Ginger Bran Muffins

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