Banana Cranberry Bran Muffins
Banana muffins are always a hit and a good way to use up those speckled bananas. This version will surprise you with a moist texture and fabulous flavour – no one will guess they’re packed with nutritious ingredients.
- Course Beverages & Snacks
- Prep. Time 15 mins
- Cooking Time 20 - 25 mins
- Yields 12 muffins
Preparation
What You Need
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine bran, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg, Milk, banana, butter and vanilla; pour over dry ingredients and add cranberries. Stir just until moistened.
Spoon into prepared muffin pan and top each with a banana slice. Bake for 20 to 25 min or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan for 10 min. Transfer to rack to cool completely.
Tips
Cooking Tip: Use very ripe bananas – deep yellow with brown spots – for the best texture and flavour. As bananas get too ripe to eat, freeze them in the skin in a freezer bag to have on hand for these muffins.
Tip for Kids: Kids can mash the banana and measure the ingredients. Older kids can easily make these muffins with little supervision.
For the Adventurous: Replace cranberries with dried cherries and add 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped toasted pecans or almonds.
View the comments for this recipe and share one of your own!Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 209 CaloriesProtein: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 40 g
Fat: 5 g
Fibre: 4.2 g
Sodium: 82 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient (% DV)*
Calcium:
8 %
/
91
mg
Selenium:
30 %
Magnesium:
21 %
Phosphorus:
17 %
Folate:
16 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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Mo
February 13th, 2011
These muffins are phenomenal! They are so moist and dense and the banana slice on top seems so professional but is easy and yumy. The muffins freeze well in a single layer in a tightly zipped ziploc freezer bag, just leave out in the fridge the night before...mmmm
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