If you're a diabetic looking for a delicious and healthy treat, these cocoa banana bran muffins are the perfect choice for you. Packed with flavor and nutrients, these muffins are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar. Made with whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, mashed bananas, and bran flakes, these muffins are high in fiber and antioxidants, which help to keep your blood sugar levels stable. They're also low in sugar and fat, making them a guilt-free indulgence.
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DIABETIC BRAN MUFFINS
This is my version of a Company's Coming recipe I made suitable for a diabetic diet. Oil may be replaced with more applesauce if you're watching your fat intake. You can also add rasins, blueberries, apples and cinnamon or anything else you can think of.
Provided by Glitterhoof
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir well. Push up around sides of bowl making well in cetner.
- In another bowl stir buttermilk with bran. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add remining ingredients to bran mixture in order given. Beat with spoon until mixd. Pour into well in flour mixture and stir to moisten. Batter will be lumpy.
- Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
- Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Remove from pan.
COCOA-BANANA BRAN MUFFINS (FOR THE DIABETIC)
Thanks to Luv4food for posting her fabulous muffin recipe. My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes so I made a few alterations to help lighten the sugar load. I did take her suggestion to add chocolate chips as the small amount is worth the yummy surprise when eaten.
Provided by VickiVSN
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 1 muffin, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat over to 400f and lightly grease muffin tin or line with paper.
- Set aside.
- Peel bananas and mash (or slice one).
- Set aside.
- Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal and milk.
- Let stand 2-3 minutes or until cereal is softenened.
- Add egg, fat substitute, and mashed bananas.
- Mix well.
- Mix is sliced bananas (if one was sliced).
- Add the flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Portin into muffin tins evenly.
COCOA BANANA BRAN MUFFINS
Banana, chocolate chips and cocoa star in this delicious recipe . . . no one will guess there's a kick of fibre in each muffin!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat 12 (2/6.5 cm) non-stick muffin pan cups with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, combine cereal and milk. Let stand for about 2 minutes or until cereal softens.
- In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Add egg, oil and mashed bananas to cereal mixture; beat well. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients, stirring only until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Portion batter evenly into prepared muffin cups. Top each cup with a reserved banana slice.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 231.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
CHOCOLATE BANANA BRAN MUFFINS
So easy to make, these treats are healthy but still satisfy my chocolate-loving family. Stir in raisin bran instead of bran flakes for a little extra flavorful fun. -Tracy Chappell, Hamiota, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Stir in bran flakes. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil and buttermilk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Fill foil-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-14 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COCOA BANANA BRAN MUFFINS
Banana, chocolate chips and cocoa star in this delicious recipe . . . no one will guess there's a kick of fibre in each muffin!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat 12 (2/6.5 cm) non-stick muffin pan cups with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, combine cereal and milk. Let stand for about 2 minutes or until cereal softens.
- In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Add egg, oil and mashed bananas to cereal mixture; beat well. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients, stirring only until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Portion batter evenly into prepared muffin cups. Top each cup with a reserved banana slice.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 231.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter they will be, reducing the need for additional sugar.
- Mash the bananas well: This will help them blend smoothly into the batter and create a moist muffin.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder: This will help keep the muffins low in sugar while still providing a rich chocolate flavor.
- Add a touch of cinnamon: Cinnamon pairs perfectly with both chocolate and banana, adding a warm and inviting flavor to the muffins.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the muffins at a moderate temperature: This will help them rise evenly and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Let the muffins cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
These cocoa banana bran muffins are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed by diabetics and non-diabetics alike. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Plus, they are easy to make and can be stored for later. So next time you're looking for a satisfying snack or breakfast, give these muffins a try!
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