Chocolate Banana Bran Muffins

Desserts

So easy to make, these treats are healthy but still satisfy my chocolate-loving family. Stir in raisin bran instead of bran flakes for a little extra flavorful fun.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bran flakes
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Stir in bran flakes. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil and buttermilk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
2. Fill foil-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-14 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 169 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 278mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.