Banana Oat Bran Muffins With No Added Sugar Recipe

Enjoy these delicious and guilt-free banana oat bran muffins! Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, these muffins are flourless, packed with fiber, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. This recipe, adapted from Janet Warrington's "Sweet & Natural," delivers moist, dense muffins that even kids will love (with a little jelly or butter!). Made with simple ingredients and requiring no added sugar, honey, molasses, or artificial sweeteners, these muffins are a nutritious and satisfying treat. Use fresh or frozen bananas – frozen bananas are easier to mash!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 106.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.8 (26 Reviews)
Banana Oat Bran Muffins With No Added Sugar

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Ingredients for Banana Oat Bran Muffins With No Added Sugar

  • 1 ½ cups oat bran
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Mashed Banana
  • Skim Milk
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

How to Make Banana Oat Bran Muffins With No Added Sugar

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups oat bran, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed). Add ⅓ cup milk (any kind), 2 large egg whites, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in ½ cup raisins (or other dried fruit).
  6. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 18 minutes.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

2g

Carbs

7g