Banana Oat Bran Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Oat Bran Muffins

• ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup oat bran
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Nonfat Yogurt
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Bananas
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans

How to Make Banana Oat Bran Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour, ½ cup oat bran, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ⅓ cup maple syrup, 2 large egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium).
4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Stir in 1 cup raisins.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chopped pecans on top of each muffin.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.