How to Make Banana and Oatbran Muffins

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup oatbran
• 1¾ oz (50 g) chopped walnuts (optional)
• 8 tbsp butter, softened, plus extra for greasing (if using a pan)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup skim milk

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 12 paper muffin liners in a 12-hole muffin pan, or simply place the liners on a baking sheet, or grease a 12-hole muffin pan with butter.
2. Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and oatbran into a large bowl. Pour in any bran left in the sieve. Add the walnuts (if using). Stir well.
3. Place the butter and brown sugar in a separate mixing bowl and cream together, using an electric hand-held mixer, until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix well. Stir in the bananas and milk.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir to combine. Do not over mix or the muffins will be heavy. Divide the mixture between the paper liners or muffin pan holes.
5. Bake for 20 minutes (start checking after 15), or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.