Orange Banana Bran Muffins
Start your day with a burst of wholesome flavor with these moist and nutritious Orange Banana Bran Muffins! Packed with fiber-rich wheat bran, naturally sweet mashed bananas, and a bright splash of freshly squeezed orange juice and zest, these muffins are as healthy as they are flavorful. A touch of Greek yogurt and honey adds richness without piling on the calories, while warm cinnamon ties everything together. Optionally studded with crunchy walnuts or chewy raisins, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re easy to make and perfect for meal prep. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these muffins are a deliciously guilt-free treat the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Wheat bran
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Mashed ripe bananas
- 0.75 cup Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the orange juice, orange zest, Greek yogurt, honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the wet ingredients until well combined.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins to add extra texture and flavor.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 232 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 3073 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.1 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.6 g | 209% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 3624 mg | 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.
