Banana Bran Muffins Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 04, 2004

I was looking for a lower fat/calorie banana bran muffin so I modified this in combination with another low fat bran muffin recipe. I substituted the butter for 1/4c unsweetened applesauce, only used 1 egg, halved the sugar to 1/4c, increased the wheat bran to 1c and used 1/2c each of wheat flour and all purpose flour. The sweetness was just perfect for me (the banana gives a lot of sweet flavor) and so moist! Each muffin turns out to be about 100 calories, so we're free to munch on them guiltless! The first batch I made used only 2 bananas and 1/2c applesauce, this was a little dryer than using 3 bananas and 1/4c applesauce, but still good!

—KOHKI730

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 06, 2011

I didn't find these particularly great, nothing about them really wowed me.

—Darren W.

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Feb 10, 2007

These were excellent... very moist, great flavor, enjoyed by all. The only change I made was to use whole wheat flour. Thank you for the recipe. This recipe is a keeper, my favorite muffin recipe yet.

—Andi

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Oct 27, 2003

These are great muffins and with a little doctoring they can become extremely nutritious as well. I substitute 1 1/2 cups of flax seed meal for the butter, and I add walnuts and cinnamon for extra texture and flavor. If I have soy milk around I use that instead of the cows milk. You wind up with very dense, tasty muffins that are extremely good for you.

—BAFFLED111

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Jul 11, 2006

* These are GREAT!!!! * As others suggested, I used applesauce instead of butter and 3/4C whole wheat flour. Also 1/4C wheat germ & 1/4C flax seed in place of the bran and added a tsp. of pumpkin pie spice. I only wish I'd had walnuts on hand! But they still came out wonderful regardless! Even a non-healthy junky friend liked them tremendously...she could not believe they were good for you food! ;)

—stacie anne

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Apr 11, 2003

This is a great recipe! I used 1 1/2 cups of natural wheat bran and added 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 cup frozen blueberries. Yummy and healthy too!

—VI POWELL

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Aug 15, 2006

Was looking for a relatively healthy banana muffin recipe and this pretty much fits the bill! I substituted applesauce for the butter in this with good results.

—Alex

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Apr 11, 2003

I substituted some whole wheat flour and added flax seeds. They were moist and tasty. My second batch in 24 hours are baking right now!

—SKEENA

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Nutrition

Calories
239 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
30.4 g
10%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
12.2 g
19%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
4.4 g
9%

Sodium
266 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Banana Bran Muffins

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 239
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.2g 19 %
Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 266mg 11 %
Potassium 207mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.4g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 4.4g 9 %
Sugars 13g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 19 %
Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.