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Healthy Banana Bran Muffins - A perfect breakfast or snack, these muffins are super delicious, no-sugar, high fiber and loaded with great ingredients.

Healthy Banana Bran Muffins

These Healthy Banana Bran Muffins are super delicious! They're great to make ahead and throw in the freezer. No matter how busy the day is, everyone can go out the door with a healthy breakfast!
Course Bread, Breakfast
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 20 muffins
Calories 166 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 1   cup dark raisins
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • For the almond topping:
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds
  • a pinch salt
  • For the muffins:
  • 1 ½ cups wheat bran
  • ½ cup oatmeal old fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup sunflower oil or other neutral flavored oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Spray 20 muffin cups with baking spray.
  2. Combine the raisins with 2 teaspoons of water in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and set aside to cool.
  3. Prepare the topping by combining the butter, honey and cinnamon in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Add almonds and stir gently till almonds are coated. Set aside.
  4. Combine the wheat bran, oatmeal, flours, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large bowl, Stir well. Add ½ cup raisins and stir again till well combined. Set aside.
  5. Combine the wet ingredients and the remaining ½ cup raisins in a blender container and blend on high speed for 30 seconds.
  6. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet ingredients and stir just until flour is incorporated. Scoop or spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling ⅔ full. I use about ⅓ cup per scoop.
  7. Sprinkle tops of muffins with prepared almonds. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350˚F and bake for another10 minutes or until  muffins are set in the center and golden brown. Allow to cool in muffin pan for 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Banana Bran Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 103mg4%
Potassium 330mg9%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg2%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.