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12-cup muffin tin, lightly greased or lined with paper cups These healthy muffins are a great source of dietary fibre and a good choice for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.Learn more about fibre
Ingredients
1 cup
whole wheat flour
250 mL
1 cup
wheat bran or oat bran
250 mL
1 cup
fresh or frozen blueberrie
250 mL
1 tsp
baking soda
5 mL
1 tsp
baking powder
5 mL
2
ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup/250 mL)
2
1
egg, lightly beaten
1
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
125 mL
1/2 cup
milk
125 mL
1/4 cup
vegetable oil
50 mL
1 tsp
vanilla
5 mL
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine flour, wheat bran, blueberries, baking soda and baking powder.
In a large bowl, combine bananas, egg, sugar, milk, oil and vanilla. Fold in flour mixture until just combined.
Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full.
Bake in preheated oven 400º F (200° C) for 20 to 25 minutes until tops are firm to the touch and a tester inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool in tin for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrients per Serving
Calories
152
Carbohydrate
25.6 g
Fat
5.6 g
Fibre
3.9 g
Protein
3.3 g
Sodium
141 mg
From Chuey P., Campbell E., Waisman M.S.: Dietitians of Canada. Simply Great Food. Toronto, Ontario; Robert Rose Inc. 2007
Pregnant and breastfeeding Moms need certain nutrients to help build a strong foundation for their baby's development. So we're sharing new and exciting recipes that include them, from magnificent meals packed with protein to delicious dishes that include healthy fats. You may not be able to decide what's more fun, cooking or eating all these scrumptious meals.
