Banana Nut Buttermilk All Bran Muffins

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup hot buttermilk (heat in microwave until hot)
• 1 cup all-bran cereal
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup pureed banana (1 cup is okay also)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/2 chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 set the oven rack to second lowest position.
• 3 spray 12 muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray, and line with paper liners.
• 4 set the muffin trays on a baking sheet (the baking sheet is optional).
• 5 in a medium bowl stir the hot buttermilk together with the all bran cereal, and let stand for about 6 minutes.
• 6 meanwhile puree the banana.
• 7 after the 6 minutes, transfer the bran mixture to a large bowl, and add in the pureed banana; mix to combine.
• 8 mix the two sugars together, then add to the bran/banana mixture with the egg, vanilla and oil; blend well to combine.
• 9 mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; add to the banana mixture; mix gently to make a soft batter.
• 10 fold in nuts and raisins (if using).
• 11 with an ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups.
• 12 bake about 22-28 minutes or until muffins test done.
• 13 *note* although it is not necessary, i like to place the muffin tins on a baking sheet to bake in the oven.