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Banana-Walnut Bran Muffins

These Banana-Walnut Bran Muffins are deliciously wholesome! Packed with ripe bananas, walnuts, and fiber-rich wheat bran for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups white whole-wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups wheat bran
  • 0.5 cup coconut palm sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 very ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs, whipped
  • 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup molasses (optional, can substitute with sorghum or honey)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.5 cup melted coconut oil
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin Tin
  • Parchment Paper or Muffin Liners
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Step 2: Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners or grease each cup with coconut oil.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: white whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and wheat bran. Whisk together until well blended.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, mash the very ripe bananas until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Add the whipped eggs, Greek yogurt, molasses (if using), vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined.
  6. Step 6: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Fold in the walnut pieces.
  8. Step 8: Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  9. Step 9: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness.
  • Do not skip the salt; it balances the flavors.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.