Best Banana Bran Cranberry Muffins Recipes

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BANANA CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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Banana muffins are always a hit and a good way to use up those speckled bananas. This version will surprise you with a moist texture and fabulous flavour - no one will guess they're packed with nutritious ingredients.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup natural bran
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 bananas, slices sliced thin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Butter a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine bran, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder,, cinnamon, baking soda and salt . In alnotherbowl, ehisk together btoen sdugar, egg, milk, banana, butter and vanilla; pour over fry ingredients and add cranberries. Stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon into prepared muffin pan and top each with a banana slice. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. let cool in pan for 10 minutes. TArnsfer to cool completely.
  • COOKING TIPS: Use very ripe bananas - deep yellow with brown spots - for the best texture and flavor. As bananas get too ripe to eat, freeze them in the skin in a freeezer bag to have on hand for muffins.
  • TIPS FOR KIDS: Kids can mash the bananas and measure the ingredients. Older kids can reasily make these muffins with supervision.
  • FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Replace the cranberries with dried cherries and add 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 199.6, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 28.8, Protein 5.6

BANANA BRAN CRANBERRY MUFFINS



Banana Bran Cranberry Muffins image

This base recipe is the best ever! So moist, so much flavour! The cranberries kick it up a notch! This one came from my good friend Jacquie.

Provided by ninjagurl

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine all wet ingredients in a smaller bowl. Mix well.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients with cranberries. Stir until combined.
  • Spoon into greased muffin tin.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 152.9, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 12.5, Protein 3.9

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