Start your morning right with these wholesome and flavorful Banana Raisin Bran Muffins, a perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence. Packed with ripe bananas for natural sweetness, fiber-rich bran cereal, and chewy raisins, these muffins are a healthy breakfast or snack option the whole family will love. Cinnamon adds a warm spice, while a tender crumb is achieved by letting the bran soak in milk for extra moisture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe proves convenience and deliciousness can go hand in hand. Serve them warm with a pat of butter, or enjoy them on the goβperfect for busy mornings or a midday energy boost. Plus, theyβre easy to store, making meal prep a breeze!
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Add the bran cereal to the banana mixture and mix well. Allow the mixture to sit for another 5 minutes so the bran softens.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Stir the melted butter, granulated sugar, and the egg into the banana and bran mixture until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana-bran mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix to ensure the muffins stay tender.
Gently fold in the raisins to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18β20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Calories |
2109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2753 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 423.1 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 226.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 466 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 30.2 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 2741 mg | 58% | |
*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.