BANANA, BRAN AND PRUNE MUFFINS

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This my own concoction, It contains more bran than flour and prunes as well. This should get you "going" and it's so good for you.Nothing has to be exact in the measurements. For extra nutrition I added ground flax seed and ground Salba, also Kretchmer wheat germ. This is not a sweet muffin, if you want more sugar just increase the brown sugar. If you don't know what Salba is I found this explanation very informative. The zaar computer will not accept Salba as an ingredient so I'm adding here. 1/8 cup Salba (optional Salba® is packed with more energizing nutrition than any other vegetable source, even Flax. After more than a decade of testing, no single food known to man can match Salba's® nutritional power. This ancient grain is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, with an optimal Omega 3 to 6 ratio, beneficial fibre, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, vegetable proteins plus vital age-fighting antioxidants. Clinical studies suggest Salba's® unique nutritional make-up can: help boost energy levels, reduce blood pressure, improve your heart health, promote balanced blood sugar, aid in hunger management, promote healthy weight loss and support easy digestion.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups natural bran
1 cup flour (I use whole wheat)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
4 bananas, to make about 1 3/4 cups when mashed
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup oil, like canola is good
1 1/2 cups prunes, chopped
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
1/8 cup flax seed, ground (optional)
1/8 cup wheat germ (optional)

Steps:

  • Turn oven on to 375°.
  • Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • Mix cut up prunes into flour mixture using your hands so you can separate the pieces and each piece gets coated with flour mixture.
  • You can mash all bananas or you can do what I do and slice one of them.
  • In smaller bowl mix all wet ingredients including bananas until well mixed.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and fold to mix gently.
  • Don't over mix.
  • Spoon into paper lined or greased muffin tins.
  • I make 6 giant muffins or you can make 12 ordinary size muffins.
  • Baking time will vary from about 20 minutes for regular size to 30 minutes for giant size.

Shimmer Sunset
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These muffins are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're made with healthy ingredients and they're not too high in calories.


Robert Castillo
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I added a handful of chocolate chips to my muffins and they were delicious! The chocolate chips add a nice sweetness and richness to the muffins.


Olwethu Sibeko
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I made these muffins in a mini muffin tin and they turned out perfect! They're the perfect size for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.


Moonion the Raccoon
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover bran cereal. I always have a box of bran cereal in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Jan Douglas
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was happy to find a muffin recipe that doesn't contain any nuts.


James Beckett
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These muffins are a great way to get my kids to eat fruit. They love the sweet banana flavor and they don't even realize they're eating prunes.


abdul rasheed qasmi qasmi
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I love the way these muffins smell while they're baking. My whole house smells like banana bread.


Brankica Burmudzija
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These muffins are a great make-ahead breakfast. I make a batch on the weekend and then grab one or two on my way out the door in the morning.


Prem Bahadur Naharki
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I followed the recipe exactly and my muffins turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


James W
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These muffins are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.


Saraiki mumda
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I'm not a huge fan of prunes, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The banana and bran flavors really mask the prune flavor.


Sohai Bhatti
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These muffins are a great way to use up ripe bananas. I always have a few bananas on hand that are about to go bad, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Laiba Queen
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I made these muffins for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I even sold out. I'll definitely be making them again for my next bake sale.


Duduzile Zilindile
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These muffins are so moist and fluffy! The banana and prune flavors really shine through. I also love the crunchy bran topping.


Tahir Iqbal
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I love that these muffins are made with healthy ingredients like banana, bran, and prunes. They're a great way to start the day or enjoy as a snack.


Betelhem Samuel
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these muffins were to make. The recipe is simple to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. Even my kids were able to help me make them.


Nangobi Gloria
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.