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Whole Grain Banana Muffins

SUBMITTED BY: caetb PHOTO BY: ARTPEANUT

"Fantastic tasting oat bran and whole wheat banana muffin."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  18 Min
READY IN  33 Min
Original recipe yield 12 muffins

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup oat bran
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup low fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 small ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flours, oat bran, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in raisins. In another bowl, mix together yogurt, sour cream, applesauce, maple syrup, egg whites, vanilla, and bananas. Pour yogurt mixture into flour mixture, and mix just enough to combine. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle one teaspoon pecans over batter in each cup.
  3. Bake muffins in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2004 by NCMAMAX2
very good for whole grain healthy muffins! I am usually disappointed in the flavor of recipes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by Mrs.Syntax
I was SOOOO happy with this recipe! I am on Weight Watchers and have figured out that as I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by Huntersmama
These are the best muffins EVER! I make them at least once a week :) I use wheat bran... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by Joshua
Excellent healthy muffin! Very chewy and soft texture. I used a 6oz container of blueberry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by lhayes
I am surprised at how moist these muffins are, given the omission of butter or shortening. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by Chamomille
This was really really good. I omitted the added sugar, and halved the maple syrup, and used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by 400luv
Wow this was great! I used 2 large bananas instead of 3 small ones and used walnuts instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by Linda S.
This is a very tasty recipe. So healthy, and my husband loves these muffins! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by mrsmaggiek
overall very healthy, and nutritous...but lack the sweetness I was looking for. Will probably... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by happy giraffe
Yum! Delish! Like another reviewer, I have been on Weight Watchers for a while and look for... MORE