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Banana Bran Muffins

Banana Bran Muffins are the perfect breakfast or on-the-go snack that is also freezer friendly!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter , softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 large bananas , 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 or 4 cups bran flakes or raisin bran
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans , optional

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a standard muffin tin with liners or spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar together well. 
  3. Add the eggs, bananas and buttermilk and mix to combine.
  4. 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. 
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups.
  6. 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 are easy to freeze and taste great when you pull one from the freezer and microwave for 20 seconds.
  • *These are easy to freeze and taste great when you pull one from the freezer and microwave for 20 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 348mg (15%) Potassium 253mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 4.7mg (5%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% 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.