Banana Bran Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Banana Bran Muffins
35 min.
12
238kcal

Suggestions

Start your morning right with these deliciously moist and nutritious Banana Bran Muffins! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-day snack, these vegetarian treats are not only simple to make but also packed with the goodness of bananas, bran, and walnuts. With a tender crumb and a delightful hint of vanilla, these muffins strike the ideal balance between wholesome and indulgent. Each serving contains only 238 calories, making them an excellent choice for those watching their waistline.

Crafted with a blend of all-purpose flour and wheat bran, these muffins boast a rich source of fiber to help keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day. The natural sweetness from mashed bananas and brown sugar adds a touch of natural flavor without overloading on calories. Plus, the addition of chopped walnuts provides a satisfying crunch and a dose of heart-healthy fats.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious Banana Bran Muffins to enjoy with your morning meal, brunch, or as a comforting breakfast. The recipe serves 12, so you can share these delightful muffins with friends and family, or keep them all for yourself – we won't judge! Whether you're a baking novice or an experienced cook, these muffins are a breeze to make using common ingredients and basic kitchen equipment.

So why wait? Dive into the world of delicious, guilt-free baking with these Banana Bran Muffins and savor the taste of homemade goodness every day!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  •  banana mashed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.5 cup wheat bran 

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy.
  3. Add bananas, milk, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour, bran, baking powder, soda and salt; blend just until moistened. Stir in walnuts.
  4. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in the cups for 5 minutes, then remove muffins and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein6.87%
Fat44.01%
Carbs49.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.98
Glycemic Load
12.36
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.6373912925306%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Catechin
1.8mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.56kcal
11.88%
Fat:12.06g
18.56%
Saturated Fat:5.56g
34.73%
Carbohydrates:30.3g
10.1%
Net Carbohydrates:27.75g
10.09%
Sugar:12.99g
14.43%
Cholesterol:48.23mg
16.08%
Sodium:251.49mg
10.93%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:4.24g
8.47%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.98%
Selenium:10.26µg
14.66%
Folate:45µg
11.25%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.16%
Fiber:2.55g
10.2%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.65%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.62%
Phosphorus:94.25mg
9.43%
Magnesium:36.51mg
9.13%
Iron:1.43mg
7.96%
Copper:0.16mg
7.85%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.64%
Vitamin A:304.27IU
6.09%
Potassium:205.12mg
5.86%
Calcium:50.25mg
5.03%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.05%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.01%
Vitamin C:2.63mg
3.19%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.72%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.81%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.35%
Vitamin K:1.07µg
1.02%
Source:Allrecipes