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Banana Bran Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

Growing up in my house you always knew when someone in my house was "backed up". My mom would make a batch of bran muffins. You know that ubiquitous package of bran muffin mix you can purchase at the grocery store. That was my mother’s go-to solution for constipation. I don’t even remember if they actually helped – I just remember they tasted like eating cardboard. (Which is why we made this awesome version - that makes a super simple breakfast recipe for families.)Banana Bran Chocolate Chip Muffins - Get rid of those cardboard tasting bran muffins! These muffins are made with whole wheat flour, wheat bran and honey. A healthier and delicious remake of bran muffins. | Muffin Recipe | Bran Recipe | Healthy Recipe | Dessert | Snack Recipe |

Well, I’m the mom now. I make the “what do we do when someone’s backed up?” decision. Which is why I love making these banana bran chocolate chip muffins.

These aren't your average bran muffins. Made with whole wheat flour, honey and wheat bran, these muffins pack a healthier punch. I opted for wheat bran because it is a insoluble form of bran…which works best for aiding in the resolution of constipation issues. The bonus is how moist the banana makes the muffins. Plus, the kids LOVE them. It is possible to keep everyone regular with these delicious treats. Kick the cardboard to the curb.

Banana Bran Chocolate Chip Muffins

Makes 12 muffins : Bake in 350°F oven 

1 cup mashed banana (2 large bananas)
1 ½ cups wheat bran
⅓ cup skim milk (1%)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon sunflower oil
½ cup honey
½ cup mini chocolate chips
2 tablespoon rolled oats
coconut oil spray

Begin by soaking the wheat bran in the milk - let sit for 5 minutes. 

Combine mashed banana, soaked wheat bran and vanilla in a large bowl. Set aside.

Banana Bran Chocolate Chip Muffin In a small bowl whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, chocolate chips and rolled oats. Set aside.

In a small bowl stir together oil and honey. Set aside.

Add dry ingredients and oil/honey to the banana bowl. Stir until all ingredients are combined.

Banana Bran Chocolate Chip Muffin batter Scoop batter into greased muffin tin. I used a coconut oil spray to grease my muffin tin. You could use butter or other light oil.

banana bran chocolate chip muffin in tin Bake in 350°F oven for 15-18 minutes - until tops are firm and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pan, remove to wire rack and enjoy. Banana Bran Chocolate Chip Muffin


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Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

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  1. Wendy Klik says

    April 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    They look so decadent, nobody needs to know that they are also good for you.

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