Farm Fresh Banana Bran Muffins

Start your day on a wholesome note with these Farm Fresh Banana Bran Muffins! Packed with fiber-rich bran cereal, naturally sweet ripe bananas, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these muffins are as nourishing as they are delicious. Perfectly moist with a tender crumb, they come together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or a grab-and-go snack. Customize them with optional add-ins like crunchy walnuts or chewy raisins for added texture and flavor. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or reheated throughout the week, these homemade muffins are a delightful way to transform simple pantry ingredients into a bakery-style treat that the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup bran cereal
• 1 cup milk
• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup optional chopped walnuts or raisins

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bran cereal and milk. Let it soak for 5 minutes until the cereal softens.

Step 3

Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until smooth. Add the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and brown sugar to the bananas, and whisk until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the softened bran cereal and stir until combined.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 7

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or raisins at this stage.

Step 8

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These muffins can also be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1084.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3424.7

Total Fat 245.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 724.6mg	0%
Sodium 2168.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 122.1g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 248.4IU	0%
Calcium 547.6mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 1899.4mg	0%

*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: 62.9%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 31.8%