A satisfying Banana Bran Muffin.
In a bowl, combine
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, all purpose flour, or whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
In another bowl, combine
1 cup Bran Buds
1 cup Soy, Almond, Rice or regular Milk
Let the bran buds soften for about 10 minutes.
Then add to the bran buds
3 over ripe, mashed bananas
1 cup of brown sugar, not packed
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chocolate chips, (optional)
Combine the two bowls, and mix gently, until dry ingredients are JUST moistened.
Fill twelve, paper-lined muffin cups.
Bake at 400 for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean.
What are Bran Buds? Where di I get them from? Whole Foods?
ReplyDeleteCan you also tell me what the difference is between Whole Wheat Pastry Flour and Whole Wheat Flour? I only have regular whole wheat flour...thank you!!!
Bran Buds are made by Kellogg's, and can be found in the regular grocery store. But All-Bran will work just as well.
DeleteWhole Wheat Pastry Flour has less protein, which results in less gluten formation and therefore a lighter muffin (or bread, cake, etc.). Regular whole wheat flour is a little more dense but will work fine, and will give you a hearty muffin!! It is also cheaper than whole wheat pastry flour.
You can buy whole wheat pastry flour at whole foods, some supermarkets and co-op food stores. At the latter, you can buy it from the bulk section which will be a little cheaper.
Thank you for your great questions!! (huggie lisel)
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