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

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