Banana-Cranberry Spice Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Banana-Cranberry Spice Muffins
40 min.
12
161kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with these delightful Banana-Cranberry Spice Muffins! Perfectly moist and bursting with flavor, these muffins are a fantastic way to enjoy a wholesome morning meal or a satisfying brunch treat. With the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the tartness of sweetened dried cranberries, each bite is a delightful balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Not only are these muffins vegetarian-friendly, but they also pack a nutritious punch thanks to the inclusion of fiber-rich bran cereal. This recipe is quick and easy, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or lazy weekends. With only 161 calories per muffin, you can indulge guilt-free while fueling your body with essential nutrients.

Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a grab-and-go snack, these Banana-Cranberry Spice Muffins are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg add a cozy touch, making them perfect for any season. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with these scrumptious muffins that are as delightful to eat as they are to share!

Ingredients

  • cup all-bran cereal 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup skim milk fat-free (skim)
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cup banana ripe mashed ( 2 medium)
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • ziploc bags
  • muffin liners
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or use paper baking cups.
  2. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
  3. In medium bowl, beat egg, milk and oil with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Beat in bananas. Stir in crushed cereal; let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in remaining ingredients except cranberries until blended. Stir in cranberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack.
  6. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein7.34%
Fat22.35%
Carbs70.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.07
Glycemic Load
15.94
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.36260864009%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.76mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:161.21kcal
8.06%
Fat:4.28g
6.59%
Saturated Fat:0.75g
4.67%
Carbohydrates:30.31g
10.1%
Net Carbohydrates:27.75g
10.09%
Sugar:15.16g
16.84%
Cholesterol:14.1mg
4.7%
Sodium:180.01mg
7.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.16g
6.33%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.45%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.56%
Folate:96.08µg
24.02%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.21%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.62%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.9%
Phosphorus:122.38mg
12.24%
Calcium:106.02mg
10.6%
Fiber:2.56g
10.23%
Iron:1.76mg
9.78%
Selenium:6.54µg
9.35%
Vitamin B3:1.67mg
8.34%
Magnesium:27.87mg
6.97%
Vitamin K:7.07µg
6.73%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.85%
Copper:0.09mg
4.5%
Potassium:145.73mg
4.16%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.39%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.09%
Vitamin A:149.83IU
3%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.76%
Vitamin C:2.14mg
2.59%