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May 20, 2013 By Kaitlin 9 Comments

Banana Bread Muffins

When I have time on Sundays (which isn’t terribly often), I like to make a batch of muffins so I have breakfast for the week. Because I had some overripe bananas, this week I decided to make Banana Bread Muffins. I was recently sent some coupons to try Kretschmer Wheat Germ products so I thought adding some of the Honey Crunch would add some nice texture and flavor to the muffins.

Banana Bread Muffin

So what exactly is wheat germ? Wheat germ comes from the wheat kernel, which is the part removed when refining whole grains into white flour. Wheat Germ is a great source of Vitamin E, B vitamins and folic acid. You can find it in the cereal aisle. Wheat germ can be used in recipes calling for flour or breadcrumbs so its quite versatile. I’ve also used it in smoothies.

Banana Bread Muffin

So that you can try wheat germ for yourself, Kretschmer is giving away some coupons good for free wheat germ products to an I Can Cook That reader! More on that below.

Ingredients (makes 12 cupcake-sized muffins, of 6 large muffins):

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup Kretschmer Honey Crunch Wheat Germ
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cinnamon, to taste

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Add the flour, wheat germ, salt, sugar, and baking soda to a large bowl and whisk to combine.

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In a medium sized bowl, mash your bananas with a fork.

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Add the applesauce, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla and mix to combine.

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Form a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the banana mixture in. Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture making sure to not overmix.

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Add the batter to the prepared cupcake pan.

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Sprinkle with some cinnamon before adding to the oven.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean on one of the cupcakes in the center.

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These taste just like individual servings of banana bread. I always do best when things are portioned out like this for me, although my boyfriend still ate 3 of these in one sitting!

Banana Bread Muffin

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Banana Bread Muffins and Giveaway!
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup Kretschmer Honey Crunch Wheat Germ
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cinnamon, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  3. Add the flour, wheat germ, salt, sugar, and baking soda to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  4. In a medium sized bowl, mash your bananas with a fork.
  5. Add the applesauce, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla and mix to combine.
  6. Form a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the banana mixture in. Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture making sure to not overmix.
  7. Add the batter to the prepared cupcake pan.
  8. Sprinkle with some cinnamon before adding to the oven.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean on one of the cupcakes in the center.
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Filed Under: 10 Ingredient Meals, Breakfast, Make Ahead, Meatless, Review, Vegetarian Tagged With: Applesauce, Baking, Banana, Banana Bread, Breakfast, Buttermilk, Cinnamon, Eggs, Flour, I Can Cook That, Kretschmer, Muffin, Muffins, Recipe, Review, Sugar, Wheat Germ

Comments

  1. Peggy P says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I was just thinking of turning my banana bread recipe into muffins this morning! I’m going to give these a try, they do sound delish. I’ll have to get some wheat germ though….

    Reply
    • Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That says

      May 21, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Peggy,
      It’s really tasty! I like that it doesn’t mess with the texture. To up the “healthy” factor of the muffins, you could also try this with whole wheat flour!
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      Reply
  2. Peggy P says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    I’d like to try the Honey Wheat Germ. I love honey in baked goods!

    Reply
  3. Crystal Derico says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    I love wheat gearm and I would love to try the ‘Honey Crunch’ wheat germ. I bet that would taste amazing in muffins and quick breads.

    Reply
  4. Pamela S says

    May 22, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    I’d love to try the Honey Crunch wheat germ. Anything sweet and healthy is alright by me!!
    Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Peggy P says

    June 10, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    I made these this morning and they’re just wonderful! Hubby loves them! The change I made was to sub apple butter for the applesauce as I was out of applesauce. Great muffin. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      June 11, 2013 at 12:22 am

      Peggy,
      I am so happy to hear that! Apple butter sounds like a fantastic substitute 🙂

      Reply
  6. Katelyn Seng says

    October 13, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Hello, I’m more into cooking than baking, but I tried this recipe since I have over ripped bananas, and I used Airfryer as well since I don’t have an oven, and it turned out great! It’s soft, moist and not to much sweet Thank you Chef
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  7. Connie @ Naturesblendshop says

    September 18, 2023 at 1:05 am

    These are the BEST and tastiest banana muffins EVER! I made them yesterday and I’m making more today. I just cannot get enough of them lol! Thank you so much for posting the recipe ❤️❤️❤️

    Reply

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