Best 7 Banana Bran And Prune Muffins Recipes

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Whether you're starting your day with a wholesome breakfast or indulging in a delightful snack, banana bran and prune muffins offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of these delectable muffins, discovering the secrets behind their moist crumb, irresistible sweetness, and the perfect balance of banana, bran, and prunes. From selecting the ripest bananas to choosing the right type of bran, every step in the baking process contributes to the muffin's overall perfection. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA PRUNE MUFFINS



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They are so delicious - you wouldn't believe that something with prunes would be so good, but they are! And they are low in fat - 1 muffin is less than 5grams of fat. They are so moist and not rubbery or chewy! A definite must try. I had the whole lot devoured in a day.

Provided by LISA BRETON

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pitted prunes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs. Beat until smooth. Blend in banana and vanilla. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, then stir into egg mixture until just moistened. Mix in the prunes. Spoon into muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Banana nut muffins are a classic. A good way to use overripe bananas. This is a family favorite!

Provided by Janet

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
3 bananas, mashed
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy. Add bananas, milk, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour, bran, baking powder, soda and salt; blend just until moistened. Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • 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 : Calories 239.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 265.5 mg, Sugar 13 g

BANANA, BRAN AND PRUNE MUFFINS



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This my own concoction, It contains more bran than flour and prunes as well. This should get you "going" and it's so good for you.Nothing has to be exact in the measurements. For extra nutrition I added ground flax seed and ground Salba, also Kretchmer wheat germ. This is not a sweet muffin, if you want more sugar just increase the brown sugar. If you don't know what Salba is I found this explanation very informative. The zaar computer will not accept Salba as an ingredient so I'm adding here. 1/8 cup Salba (optional Salba® is packed with more energizing nutrition than any other vegetable source, even Flax. After more than a decade of testing, no single food known to man can match Salba's® nutritional power. This ancient grain is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, with an optimal Omega 3 to 6 ratio, beneficial fibre, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, vegetable proteins plus vital age-fighting antioxidants. Clinical studies suggest Salba's® unique nutritional make-up can: help boost energy levels, reduce blood pressure, improve your heart health, promote balanced blood sugar, aid in hunger management, promote healthy weight loss and support easy digestion.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups natural bran
1 cup flour (I use whole wheat)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
4 bananas, to make about 1 3/4 cups when mashed
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup oil, like canola is good
1 1/2 cups prunes, chopped
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
1/8 cup flax seed, ground (optional)
1/8 cup wheat germ (optional)

Steps:

  • Turn oven on to 375°.
  • Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • Mix cut up prunes into flour mixture using your hands so you can separate the pieces and each piece gets coated with flour mixture.
  • You can mash all bananas or you can do what I do and slice one of them.
  • In smaller bowl mix all wet ingredients including bananas until well mixed.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and fold to mix gently.
  • Don't over mix.
  • Spoon into paper lined or greased muffin tins.
  • I make 6 giant muffins or you can make 12 ordinary size muffins.
  • Baking time will vary from about 20 minutes for regular size to 30 minutes for giant size.

BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups white whole-wheat flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup bran flakes
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream
2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk together the flour, bran flakes, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk together the brown sugar, oil, sour cream, bananas, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and gently fold until just incorporated (a few lumps are OK). Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups; sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until the muffins are golden brown, bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Copyright 2016 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

CHUNKY BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unprocessed wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk (shaken)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup large-diced bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper liners into 1 (10 or 12-cup) muffin tin.
  • Combine the bran and buttermilk and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, 1 at a time. Scrape the bowl and then add the molasses, orange zest, and vanilla. (The mixture will look curdled.) Add the bran/buttermilk mixture and combine.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the batter just until combined. Don't overmix it! Fold in the raisins, bananas and walnuts with a rubber spatula.
  • With an ice cream scoop or large spoon, fill the muffin cups to the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.

BANANA PRUNE MUFFINS



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"They are so delicious - you wouldn't believe that something with prunes would be so good, but they are! And they are low in fat - 1 muffin is less than 5grams of fat. They are so moist and not rubbery or chewy! A definite must try. I had the whole lot devoured in a day."

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pitted prunes

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs. Beat until smooth. Blend in banana and vanilla. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, then stir into egg mixture until just moistened. Mix in the prunes. Spoon into muffin cups.
  • 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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Our four daughters love these spiced moist muffins. With a little help from myself or my mom, the girls are all learning to be great cooks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oat bran
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 eggs
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, juice, sugars and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas and nuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Be sure to mash the bananas well before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the muffins.
  • If you don't have any bran on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of oatmeal or whole wheat flour.
  • If you don't have any prunes on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of raisins or chopped walnuts.
  • Be sure to grease your muffin tins well before filling them with batter. This will help to prevent the muffins from sticking.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tins. This will help to prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Banana bran and prune muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast treat. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a batch of these tasty muffins in no time.

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