Ingredient List
For the muffins:
  • 4 cups bran flakes
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
For the muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin pans with muffin liners; set aside.

  • In a large bowl, combine bran flakes and buttermilk. Toss to coat and set aside.

  • In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, banana, and vanilla.

  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Gradually stir into the creamed mixture, just until moistened.

  • Fold in the bran mixture and blueberries. Fill prepared muffin cups three-fourths full.

  • In another medium bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter.

  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm.

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