Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins
Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins deliver a tender crumb with gentle sweetness from ripe bananas and rich, caramel-like bits of chopped dates. Warm cinnamon rounds out the flavor while crushed bran flakes add a subtle nutty texture. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack alongside coffee or tea.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a muffin pan with non-stick spray or line it with paper muffin liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, then set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the sugar, margarine, and egg until light and fluffy. Mix in the bananas, vanilla, cereal, and dates. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing the muffins from the pan.
- Calories 318.44 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 5.05 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 60.88 g 22%
- Total Fat 6.79 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.59 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.97 g High --
- Cholesterol 19.75 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 126.31 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.45 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 33.14 g --
- Added Sugars 1.64 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 25.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.93 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 357.86 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 112.94 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bran Boosted Banana and Date Muffins is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Bran Flake Cereal, and Chopped Dates. Each serving provides about 318.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Bran Flake Cereal, Chopped Dates, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 318.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins healthy?
- Bran-Boosted Banana and Date Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 318.44 calories and 5.05 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 126.31 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.59 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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