Best 9 Best Banana Bran Muffins Recipes

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Starting your day with a delightful and wholesome breakfast is the key to a productive and energized morning. Among various breakfast options, banana bran muffins stand out with their delicious flavor and abundance of nutritional benefits. This article aims to guide you in creating the ultimate banana bran muffins that will tantalize your taste buds and provide a nutritious boost to your day. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll take you through the essential steps, tips, and variations to help you craft the perfect banana bran muffins that will make your mornings extraordinary.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THE HEALTHIEST BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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These are no ordinary bran muffins. These are sweetened with bananas and applesauce, plus they're made with whole wheat flour, making them the healthiest banana bran muffins. They're high in fiber, low in sugar and make the perfect snack when served with nut butter, butter or jam!

Provided by Nourished by Caroline

Categories     Snack

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large overripe bananas, (mashed (about 1 cup))
1/2 cup applesauce, (unsweetened)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup avocado oil ((or other neutral tasting oil))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat bran
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the bottom of a muffin pan or use muffin liners.
  • Mix all the wet ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Stir all the dry ingredients together in a different bowl, then stir in the wet ingredients until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Transfer to the prepared muffin pan, making 12 muffins. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let them cool a few minutes before removing from the pan.

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 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.

FANTASTIC BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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This is a fantastic muffin that bakes out very high and moist, I have even added a finely chopped large apple into the flour mixture. If you prefer a sweeter muffin then add in more brown sugar. You can use 1-1/3 cup cake and pastry flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup large flake oats (not quick)
1/2 cup natural bran
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2-3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup ripe mashed banana (mash with fork)
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour milk
2 tablespoons molasses or 2 tablespoons corn syrup
3/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 12 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, oats, bran, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk egg, oil and brown sugar together.
  • In a small bowl mix together the mashed banana, buttermilk and molasses; add/mix into the oil mixture to combine.
  • If you are adding in a chopped apple, peel the apple now, then mix it in with the flour mixture.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  • Add in the banana/oil mixture into the flour mixture; stirring only to combine (do not overmix, don't worry about any lumps).
  • Gently stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Divide evenly between prepared muffin cups (almost to the top).
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until muffins tops spring back when lightly touched, and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the muffin.

ULTIMATE BANANA MUFFINS



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My staple go-to recipe for overripe bananas! The key to super moist muffins is to mix the batter until only just combined, and not to over bake.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
3 very ripe bananas
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in white sugar, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold walnuts into the batter.
  • Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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Having these muffins for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves pineapple, which makes these muffins moist...and delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 18 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped nuts, dates or raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Make a well in the center. Combine the egg, oil, molasses, buttermilk and pineapple with juice. Pour into well; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the nuts, dates or raisins. , Fill 18 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

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

BEST BANANA BRAN MUFFINS



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I like this recipe because it only calls for 2 large ripe bananas. Often that is all I have left! This is a moist, tasty muffin.

Provided by carol in Tbay

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 large muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large ripe bananas (or 3 med. size)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar (or 1/2 c. of 'Splenda' brown sugar)
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup flour
2 cups natural bran, powdery stuff. you can also buy just the right amt. at the bulk store (Quaker green box)
1/2 cup light raisins or 1/2 cup craisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Add the baking soda to the yogurt in a larger cup or bowl. Set this aside.
  • Beat eggs, oil ,mashed bananas and sugar.
  • Combine the flour, bran, raisons and sunflower seeds. Add the yogurt/soda mixture to the egg, bananas, then add the flour. Put into paper-lined large muffin tins and bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

BANANA-WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS



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These whole-wheat muffins are lower in fat than regular, partly thanks to reduced-fat sour cream. We think it also adds wonderful tenderness and flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup bran flakes
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Turbinado sugar for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-muffin tin with paper liners and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, bran flakes, 1/3 cup of the chopped walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the brown sugar, oil, sour cream, bananas, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and gently fold until just incorporated (it's OK if there are lumps in the batter).
  • Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle each with some of the remaining 1 tablespoon walnuts and turbinado sugar if using. 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 15 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will help to prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
  • Let the muffins cool before serving: This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Banana bran muffins are an easy and delicious snack or breakfast option. They are also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With a few simple ingredients, you can make delicious banana bran muffins that everyone will love. Be sure to experiment with different flavor variations to find your favorite recipe.

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