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Healthy Banana Bran Muffins
These Healthy Banana Bran Muffins are super delicious! They're great to make ahead and throw in the freezer. No matter how busy the day is, everyone can go out the door with a healthy breakfast!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
20
muffins
Calories:
166 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins dark
- 2 teaspoons water
- For the almond topping:
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup almonds sliced
- salt a pinch
- For the muffins:
- 1 ½ cups wheat bran
- ½ cup oatmeal old fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup banana mashed ripe
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sunflower oil or other neutral flavored oil
- 1 egg large
- 1 egg large, white
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Spray 20 muffin cups with baking spray.
- Combine the raisins with 2 teaspoons of water in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the topping by combining the butter, honey and cinnamon in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Add almonds and stir gently till almonds are coated. Set aside.
- Combine the wheat bran, oatmeal, flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl, Stir well. Add ½ cup raisins and stir again till well combined. Set aside.
- Combine the wet ingredients and the remaining ½ cup raisins in a blender container and blend on high speed for 30 seconds.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet ingredients and stir just until flour is incorporated. Scoop or spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling ⅔ full. I use about ⅓ cup per scoop.
- Sprinkle tops of muffins with prepared almonds. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350˚F and bake for another10 minutes or until muffins are set in the center and golden brown. Allow to cool in muffin pan for 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
330mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.