Oat Bran, Dates, Walnuts & Banana Muffins 

Gluten Free, High Fibre, Low Fat

Bake for 20 to 22 mins  
Bake until toothpick comes out clean or when you press down on the centre of the muffin it springs back.

Yields 12 Large Muffins

Prepare oiled muffins tins, I like to use paper muffin cups which I spray Canola Oil Cooking Spray in.

Dry Ingredients:

Oat Bran – 3 1/4 cups

Baking Soda – 2 tsp

Walnuts  – 1/2 cup, chopped or Walnuts

Salt – 1/8 tsp

Brown Sugar – 1/4 cup 

Cinnamon Powder – to Taste

Wet Ingredients:

Ripe Bananas – 2 Mashed
Coconut Milk – 1 Cup

Sour Cream – 1/2 Cup

Coconut Oil – 2 Tbsp

Eggs – 2 large

Vanilla – 1 tsp

Dates  - 1/2 Cup chopped

Method:

1. In a Plastic or Glass bowl mashed Bananas then add the rest of Wet Ingredients. 

2. In a second bowl add all Dry Ingredients and mix well

3. Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix well.

4. Spoon Muffin Batter into a greased muffin cups. 

Freeze them the Oat Bran Muffins and eat Fresh Daily, no waste.  Thaw naturally or a few seconds in the Microwave.

Original Recipe:

Everyone can use a little more fiber in their diets but fiber doesn’t have to be thick and yucky. Meet fiber in the form of a delicious Oat Bran Muffin! Just one of these healthy muffins is a great way to start your morning as well as get your daily dose of fiber. Try this yummy recipe today!

Ingredients:

Oat Bran – 2 1/2 cups

Baking Soda – 2 tsp

Walnuts – 1/2 cup, chopped

Milk – 1 cup

Yogurt – 1/2 cup

Oil – 2 Tbsp

Eggs – 2 large

Salt – 1/8 tsp

Brown Sugar – 1/2 cup (1/4 cup if you are watching your sugar)

Cinnamon Powder – 1 tsp

Vanilla – 1 tsp

Ripe Bananas – 2, mashed

Method:

1. In a bowl, whisk together Milk, Oil, Eggs, Yogurt, Brown Sugar, Salt, Cinnamon Powder and Vanilla.

2. Mix in mashed Bananas.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together Oat Bran, Walnuts, and Baking Soda.

4. Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix well.

5. Pour batter into a muffin tray coated with oil.

6. Bake for approximately 20 – 22 minutes at 350 F (180 C) or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a muffin.

Fun Food Facts:

Informative Video on Dates

Oat Bran:

Oat bran is a rich source of iron, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, potassium, and thiamin. Oat bran further offers the so-called “healthy” fats recognized as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, further divided into omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Cinnamon:

Benefits of Ceylon cinnamon

• Potential for diabetes treatment. Cinnamon is considered as an alternative treatment for diabetes mellitus. ... 
• Contains cancer-fighting enzymes. Ceylon cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. ... 
• Helps manage blood pressure. ... 
• Aids in Alzheimer's prevention.

Personal Note:

I started this blog to educate myself and have a place to refer back to in the future.  This blog is a reference tool not to replace a doctor,