Low Fat Banana Bran Muffins

Start your mornings with a wholesome treat by baking these Low Fat Banana Bran Muffins, a guilt-free indulgence packed with nutritious ingredients and natural sweetness! Made with heart-healthy bran cereal, ripe mashed bananas, and a touch of brown sugar, these muffins are loaded with fiber and flavor while staying low in fat. The addition of whole wheat flour, warming cinnamon, and a single large egg creates a perfectly moist and fluffy texture without compromising on healthiness. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and delivers a batch of 12 muffins ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes. Perfect as a breakfast on-the-go or a mid-day snack, these muffins are a delicious way to fuel your day while keeping it light. Tag them as your go-to for healthy baking or freeze them for meal prep convenience. Low-fat, fiber-rich, and irresistibly tasty—this recipe is a true winner for health-conscious muffin lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Bran cereal
• 1 cup Low-fat milk
• 2 Bananas (ripe, mashed)
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 Egg (large)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0 Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bran cereal and low-fat milk. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until the cereal absorbs the milk and softens.

Step 3

Add the mashed bananas, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the softened cereal mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your low-fat banana bran muffins fresh or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1552.1

Total Fat 14.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 205.2mg	0%
Sodium 2339.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 168.0g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 291.8IU	0%
Calcium 507.3mg	0%
Iron 28.1mg	0%
Potassium 1662.0mg	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: 8.2%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 81.8%