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Prep Time:15 minsActive Time:15 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:12Yield:1 dozen muffinsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:15 minsActive Time:15 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:12Yield:1 dozen muffins
Prep Time:15 mins
Prep Time:
15 mins
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
Additional Time:15 mins
Additional Time:
Total Time:45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:12
Servings:
12
Yield:1 dozen muffins
Yield:
1 dozen muffins
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Diana Chistruga
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2largeeggs⅔cuppacked light brown sugar1 cup mashed ripe bananas, (2 medium)1 cup buttermilk, (see Ingredient notes)1 cup unprocessed wheat bran, (see Ingredient notes)¼cupcanola oil1teaspoonvanilla extract1cupwhole-wheat flour¾cupall-purpose flour1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder½teaspoonbaking soda½teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonsalt½cupchocolate chips (optional)⅓cupchopped walnuts (optional)
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Ingredients
2largeeggs
⅔cuppacked light brown sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas, (2 medium)
1 cup buttermilk, (see Ingredient notes)
1 cup unprocessed wheat bran, (see Ingredient notes)
¼cupcanola oil
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1cupwhole-wheat flour
¾cupall-purpose flour
1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonsalt
½cupchocolate chips (optional)
⅓cupchopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in bananas, buttermilk, wheat bran, oil and vanilla.
Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips, if using. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups (they’ll be quite full). Sprinkle with walnuts, if using.
Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and spring back when touched lightly, 15 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Equipment
12-cup muffin pan, wire rack
Ingredient Notes
You can use buttermilk powder in place of fresh buttermilk. Or make “sour milk”: Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup milk.
Unprocessed wheat bran is the outer layer of the wheat kernel, removed during milling. Also known as miller’s bran, it can be found in the baking section. Do not substitute bran cereal in this recipe.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile bananas are best known for providing potassium, that’s not the only nutrient they offer.Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6and a good source of vitamin C, copper and manganese. Green, unripened bananas contain resistant starch, which acts as food for your beneficial gut bacteria and also helps you stay full longer. Bananas can play a role in protecting your heart, reducing blood pressure and stroke risk, and improving mood. They’re also a great source of energy for your workouts.Whole wheat is a whole grain, which means that it contains the entire wheat kernel—the bran, germ and endosperm. These are the most nutritious parts of the seed, containing antioxidants, fiber and nutrients. Whole grains have been shown to support heart health andreduce chronic inflammation.Wheat bran is the outermost layer of the wheat kernel and is loaded with insoluble fiber. This means that it adds bulk to stools and helps keep them moving through the digestive tract. In other words, it helps you poop. The fiber in wheat germ has also been shown to improve gut health.Yes, as long as you eat eggs and dairy, these muffins fit into a vegetarian eating pattern.If you don’t have ripe bananas on hand, there are several ways toripen bananasquickly. For softer bananas, you can bake them in a 300°F oven for 15 to 30 minutes until the banana peels are black and the fruit is soft. You can also microwave bananas on High in 30-second intervals until soft.You can stir semisweet or dark chocolate chips into the batter and then sprinkle the tops with chopped walnuts or pecans right before baking.Wrap each muffin in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to two days or freeze in freezer bags for up to one month. To defrost and heat frozen muffins, remove plastic wrap, wrap them in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
While bananas are best known for providing potassium, that’s not the only nutrient they offer.Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6and a good source of vitamin C, copper and manganese. Green, unripened bananas contain resistant starch, which acts as food for your beneficial gut bacteria and also helps you stay full longer. Bananas can play a role in protecting your heart, reducing blood pressure and stroke risk, and improving mood. They’re also a great source of energy for your workouts.
Whole wheat is a whole grain, which means that it contains the entire wheat kernel—the bran, germ and endosperm. These are the most nutritious parts of the seed, containing antioxidants, fiber and nutrients. Whole grains have been shown to support heart health andreduce chronic inflammation.Wheat bran is the outermost layer of the wheat kernel and is loaded with insoluble fiber. This means that it adds bulk to stools and helps keep them moving through the digestive tract. In other words, it helps you poop. The fiber in wheat germ has also been shown to improve gut health.
Whole wheat is a whole grain, which means that it contains the entire wheat kernel—the bran, germ and endosperm. These are the most nutritious parts of the seed, containing antioxidants, fiber and nutrients. Whole grains have been shown to support heart health andreduce chronic inflammation.
Wheat bran is the outermost layer of the wheat kernel and is loaded with insoluble fiber. This means that it adds bulk to stools and helps keep them moving through the digestive tract. In other words, it helps you poop. The fiber in wheat germ has also been shown to improve gut health.
Yes, as long as you eat eggs and dairy, these muffins fit into a vegetarian eating pattern.
If you don’t have ripe bananas on hand, there are several ways toripen bananasquickly. For softer bananas, you can bake them in a 300°F oven for 15 to 30 minutes until the banana peels are black and the fruit is soft. You can also microwave bananas on High in 30-second intervals until soft.
You can stir semisweet or dark chocolate chips into the batter and then sprinkle the tops with chopped walnuts or pecans right before baking.
Wrap each muffin in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to two days or freeze in freezer bags for up to one month. To defrost and heat frozen muffins, remove plastic wrap, wrap them in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Winter 2004
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)200Calories6gFat34gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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