BRAN BANANA MUFFINS

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Several years ago I experimented with a banana muffin recipe by adding bran cereal. I loved the results and have been making this flavorful version ever since. Try replacing the chocolate chips and nuts with chopped dates for a delicious change of pace. -Alyce Wyman, Pembina, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups raisin bran
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, bananas and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the cereal, chocolate chips and pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.