Best 2 Chunky Banana Bran Muffins Recipes

Indulge in the delightful experience of creating your own chunky banana bran muffins from the comfort of your home. With this culinary guide, we will take you on a step-by-step journey, providing you with the necessary knowledge and instructions to achieve perfect results. Discover the secrets behind achieving a moist, flavorful muffin, studded with plump banana chunks and hearty bran, all enveloped in a golden-brown crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll ensure that you'll be able to create a batch of chunky banana bran muffins that will delight your taste buds and become a beloved family favorite.

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

CHUNKY BANANA BRAN MUFFINS

Chunky Banana Bran Muffins image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHUNKY BANANA BRAN MUFFINS

Barefoot Contessa's Chunky Banana Bran Muffins image

I saw Ina make these muffins on her food network television show entitled "Breakfast In, Breakfast Out".

Provided by Juenessa

Categories Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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 banana
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 62.3, Sodium 197.4, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 23.9, Protein 6.7

Tips:

Use overripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Fill the muffin cups only ⅔ full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly and prevent them from overflowing.
Use a variety of mix-ins. You can add nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to your muffins for extra flavor and texture.
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the muffins for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Chunky banana bran muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They're made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can have a batch of fresh, homemade muffins ready to enjoy in no time.