These whole-wheat muffins are lower in fat than regular, partly thanks to reduced-fat sour cream. We think it also adds wonderful tenderness and flavor.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 5 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 12 muffins |
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup bran flakes
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Turbinado sugar for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-muffin tin with paper liners and spray with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, bran flakes, 1/3 cup of the chopped walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the brown sugar, oil, sour cream, bananas, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and gently fold until just incorporated (it’s OK if there are lumps in the batter).
- Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle each with some of the remaining 1 tablespoon walnuts and turbinado sugar if using. Bake until the muffins are golden brown, bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 260 calorie |
| Total Fat | 14 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Cholesterol | 35 milligrams |
| Sodium | 280 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 31 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 4 grams |
| Sugar | 15 grams |
Reviews
Well, I do know if you follow the recipe….THIS ROCKS. I love it. Thanks so much for a healthy and yummy muffin recipe!
I only had one banana so cut it in half, and used wheat germ because that is what I had. The muffins are good and moist and not too sweet.
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