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Banana Bran Muffins Recipe

Banana Bran Muffins

Devashish
These golden-brown Banana Bran Muffins bring together wholesome bran and sweet, ripe bananas in a perfect breakfast treat. Ready in just 35 minutes, these fiber-rich muffins pack 4g of dietary fiber and 5g of protein per serving, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Standard muffin tin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 large bananas ripe, mashed
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 2/3 cups all bran or 4 cups bran flakes or raisin bran
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a standard muffin tin with liners or spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar together well. Add the eggs, bananas and buttermilk and mix to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture along with bran cereal and stir just until moistened. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups.
  • Bake at 350° for 16-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 4.7mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword banana bread alternative, fiber-rich, healthy breakfast, nutritious baking, whole grain muffins
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