Banana Bran Muffins
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Banana Bran Muffins
Description
The Banana Bran Muffins recipe blends softened butter and sugar with eggs, mashed ripe bananas, and buttermilk to form the batter. Dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and bran cereal, which adds bulk and texture. Optional chopped pecans provide additional crunch and flavor. The batter is divided into a muffin tin and baked until a toothpick comes out clean.
This baking method yields moist muffins with a slightly dense crumb from the bran cereal and natural sweetness from the bananas. They develop a golden top while remaining soft inside. Pecans contribute a nutty texture contrast when included.
These muffins freeze well and can be easily reheated in the microwave for a quick snack or breakfast option. The use of bran offers extra fiber, and buttermilk adds tenderness and subtle tang.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter , softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 3 large banana ripe, mashed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 2/3 cups All Bran cereal or 4 cups bran flakes or raisin bran
- 1/2 cup pecans optional, chopped
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.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and can be reheated by microwaving for about 20 seconds for a fresh taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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