BANANA-WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS

Banana-Walnut Bran Muffins image

These whole-wheat muffins are lower in fat than regular, partly thanks to reduced-fat sour cream. We think it also adds wonderful tenderness and flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup bran flakes
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Turbinado sugar for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-muffin tin with paper liners and spray with cooking spray.
Whisk together the flour, bran flakes, 1/3 cup of the chopped walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the brown sugar, oil, sour cream, bananas, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and gently fold until just incorporated (it's OK if there are lumps in the batter).
Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle each with some of the remaining 1 tablespoon walnuts and turbinado sugar if using. Bake until the muffins are golden brown, bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 15 grams