Ingredients:
- 200g whole wheat flour
- 100g wheat bran
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 300g)
- 125g granulated sugar
- 125g light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 125ml vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons cannabis oil (adjust based on desired potency)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 125ml buttermilk
- 100g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 75g raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions:
Preparing the Muffins:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, cannabis oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruit, if using.
5. Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
6. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Cool the Muffins:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving:
- Serve the bran & banana muffins warm or at room temperature. They pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Tips:
- Overripe bananas work best for this recipe, as they add more sweetness and flavour.
- Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- For added texture, sprinkle some rolled oats or a dusting of brown sugar on top of the muffins before baking.