Banana-Date Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Banana-Date Muffins
35 min.
12
177kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with these delightful Banana-Date Muffins! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-morning snack, these muffins are not only vegetarian but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will keep you energized throughout the day. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 12 muffins that are sure to impress family and friends.

The star of this recipe is the combination of ripe bananas and sweet, chewy dates, which create a moist and flavorful muffin that is hard to resist. The addition of Banana Nut cereal adds a delightful crunch and enhances the banana flavor, making each bite a delightful experience. Plus, with only 177 calories per muffin, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you enjoy them warm out of the oven or cooled to perfection, these muffins are versatile enough to suit any occasion. They also make for a great grab-and-go breakfast option for busy mornings. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked muffins. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 2.5 cups corn flakes/bran flakes 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.5 cup raisins pitted chopped
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups. Spray bottoms only of paper baking cups with cooking spray. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, coarsely crush cereal with rolling pin or meat mallet to measure 1 3/4 cups.
  2. In large bowl, mix crushed cereal, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl, beat buttermilk, oil, vanilla and egg until blended.
  3. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in dates. Spoon batter into muffin cups.
  4. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  6. Remove from pan to cooling rack.
  7. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories177kcal
Protein7.49%
Fat29.5%
Carbs63.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.6
Glycemic Load
14.13
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.4995651931866%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:177.14kcal
8.86%
Fat:6.01g
9.25%
Saturated Fat:0.9g
5.64%
Carbohydrates:28.9g
9.63%
Net Carbohydrates:26.61g
9.68%
Sugar:9.02g
10.03%
Cholesterol:15.84mg
5.28%
Sodium:214.54mg
9.33%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:3.43g
6.87%
Folate:82.38µg
20.59%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.43%
Iron:3.21mg
17.82%
Selenium:10.77µg
15.38%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.21%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.32%
Vitamin B3:2.26mg
11.28%
Fiber:2.29g
9.15%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
9.02%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.74%
Phosphorus:80.52mg
8.05%
Magnesium:26.77mg
6.69%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.27%
Vitamin A:261.13IU
5.22%
Copper:0.09mg
4.47%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.29%
Potassium:148.65mg
4.25%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.06%
Calcium:37.49mg
3.75%
Vitamin K:3.55µg
3.38%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.72%