Healthy Banana Bran Muffins

Start your day off right with these Healthy Banana Bran Muffins, the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. Packed with fiber-rich wheat bran, ripe bananas, and a touch of honey, these moist and fluffy muffins are as nutritious as they are delicious. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while optional add-ins like chopped nuts or dried cranberries provide customizable texture and flavor. Quick to prepare and ready in just 20 minutes, these muffins make an ideal breakfast, snack, or grab-and-go treat. Plus, they freeze beautifully for meal prep, ensuring you always have a healthy option on hand. Savor the balance of taste and nutrition with this easy-to-make recipe that the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat bran
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 large Ripe bananas
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.33 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners or lightly grease the wells.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until smooth.

Step 4

Add the egg, milk, honey, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until well blended.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If using, fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruits (raisins or cranberries) to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1054.2 grams (1054.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2389

Total Fat 98.90g	127%
Saturated Fat 15.00g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 37.00g
Cholesterol 231mg	77%
Sodium 2474mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 373.90g	136%
Dietary Fiber 49.60g	177%
Total Sugars 181.80g
Protein 49.80g	100%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 384mg	30%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 3612mg	77%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 57.9%