All Right Reserved. Add brown sugar (or Splenda) and whisk until it has dissolved. These were good but a little sweet. I just made these and OMG they're good! And used 1/2 cup of Splenda (not the blend). Fold in the shredded carrots and walnuts (if using). I substituted 3/4 cup applesauce for the oil and milk to omit the fat and they were still moist and yummy! Thankfully, it's one of our favorite foods! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.

I also added some brown sugar and oatmeal to the top for a crumble. Fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture with a large metal spoon until combined, being careful not to over-mix.

EatingWell may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. No liners? Fold in the grated carrot and ½ cup shredded coconut until just combined. They’re THAT good! This blog post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on a product link, I may receive a commission. I really appreciate these muffins because they are under 200 calories and don't have a lot of sugar like most others. Mash bananas in a large bowl with a potato masher (may also use a fork).

Look for oat bran in the baking section or with the hot cereals. And so here you are. So so good. DONE. This has become our new standard banana bread:). Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons shredded coconut.

A little tip is to freeze them in a plate or sheet pan first, THEN put them in a bag. I get to crank out an easy veggie in the morning. When you toast nuts this way it helps to bring out their flavor. Hi! I will definitely make these again! We have a very old, very top secret family recipe for banana bread that gives you the most perfect, delicious loaf every time. This is the food processor that I have, it’s a Kitchen Aide food processor that I’ve had for YEARS!
Need more zip in your kitchen? In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter a third at a time. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until well combined. If you’re adding nuts to these I like to pop them in the oven for 5-10 minutes before adding them. I didn't have wheat germ so I substituted with cornmeal. Help please. Yep! I love hearing how you guys like each recipe! Step 4 Whisk egg whites in a medium bowl until frothy. But, don’t fear using real butter either! Whisk in the mashed banana, buttermilk, vanilla, oats, bran and coconut oil. Very moist. Whisk egg whites in a medium bowl until frothy. Sift flour and cinnamon into a medium mixing bowl. I am all about adding more flavor and adapting recipes to use up whatever you have on hand. Make a well in the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients and stir with a sturdy rubber spatula until just combined. I’ve already made these twice and they are absolutely delicious!

How I Was Able To Make Peace With Food & My Body. I used oatmeal (instead of oat bran) and skim milk (instead of low fat milk). Want to eat the foods you LOVE without guilt? This recipe was originally published in The Seattle Times with the article “Have you made friends with fiber: Why you should.”. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin (topping with extra walnuts if desired) and bake for 30-35 minutes. | Design by, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). This recipe makes a muffin that is dense without being heavy, and very moist and flavorful. I wanted to add actual bran, but also liked the idea of adding oatmeal. Make sure the carrots are quite thin though. I always have carrots in the fridge so this is my new go-to recipe! Mix in bananas, milk, oil and vanilla. I help women like you eat what you want, when you want, without guilt, stress, or anxiety. These were delicious! Preheat oven to 350 and line a muffin tin with liners or spray with non-stick spray, set aside.

Add the wet ingredients; stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. They are wonderfully moist and just the right sweetness. Offers may be subject to change without notice. I am still learning about substitutions in baking Pros: Healthy Cons: Bland.

Very good and moist.

Muffins are done when they are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. My son also loves them so double win. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups, or use paper liners.

To make a loaf, spoon into a loaf tin and bake for 1 hour. Use 5-inch squares of parchment paper, coat each muffin cup with cooking spray, and push each square into the cups using a small can or bottle, pressing the paper up the sides. I used 1/2 nonfat yogurt instead of the milk and 1 cup oatmeal instead of the oat bran. Packed with flavorful and wholesome ingredients, these carrot-banana muffins make a good snack or breakfast. 198.6 calories; protein 4.9g 10% DV; carbohydrates 36.3g 12% DV; exchange other carbs 2.5; dietary fiber 3.2g 13% DV; sugars 19.6g; fat 5.6g 9% DV; saturated fat 0.6g 3% DV; cholesterol 0.3mg; vitamin a iu 2068.3IU 41% DV; vitamin c 2.2mg 4% DV; folate 39.3mcg 10% DV; calcium 51mg 5% DV; iron 1.4mg 8% DV; magnesium 44mg 16% DV; potassium 277.1mg 8% DV; sodium 192mg 8% DV; thiamin 0.2mg 21% DV.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 1996. I also sprinkled coarse sugar on the tops for extra crunch .