Banana Bran Muffins Recipe
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Banana Bran Muffins

By: Shelley Mitchell 
"Our four daughters love these spiced moist muffins. With a little help from myself or my mom, the girls are all learning to be great cooks."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (91)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oat bran
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, juice, sugars and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: Four dozen miniature muffin cups may be used; bake for 10-12 minutes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by Melanie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I changed the orange juice to apple juice and instead of the oil I use applesauce. Instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by Brent k   view full review
I have made many banana muffins in the past, but these are by far my favorite! I added about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by Katie S.   view full review
This recipe is delicious! We are trying to cut back on junk in the house, but still need a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by Cookies   view full review
I followed the recipe without doing any modifications and the result was a healthy, hearty,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by annsmom   view full review
Like other reviewers I used applesauce in place of oil. As well, I used Splenda regular and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by pfoenix   view full review
I love this recipe, so easy to put together and great flavor. I cut down on the allspice a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by whblynne   view full review
This is what I was looking for--moist, flavorful, and healthy. I substitued cider for the OJ,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by ruth   view full review
amazing, really moist and light. I made as outlined (except no nuts as allgeric) and also made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2008 by cookforone   view full review
Fabulous. I substituted wholegrain spelt flour for the whole wheat and canola for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Kate K.   view full review
These are great muffins!!! I used all whole wheat flour and didn't add nuts because I didn't...

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