Whole Wheat Bran Muffins

This recipe for Whole Wheat Bran Muffins is a great way to start your day! Filled with whole grains and sweetened with bananas and dates, these muffins are healthy, hearty and delicious!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 123kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 cup whole pitted dates (about 6 oz)
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons butter melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups wheat bran
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs lightly beaten

Instructions

Combine the dates and the orange juice in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
1 cup whole pitted dates, 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line 16 muffin tin cups with liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a food processor or blender, combine the date and orange juice mixture with the buttermilk, banana, butter, vegetable oil and vanilla. Process until smooth.
1 cup nonfat buttermilk, 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a large bowl, combine the bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stirring with a whisk to mix completely. Add the mixture from the food processor and stir together just until combined. Stir in the eggs just until combined.
1 3/4 cups wheat bran, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs
Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, filling evenly. Bake until a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 22-25 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking That Counts

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.

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