Banana Raisin Bran Muffins

Having a healthy breakfast for a good start in the morning is essential, especially for kids. As I need to find some healthy breakfast and snack recipes for the whole family, I chanced upon Annabel Karmel's website, which consists of so many healthy, practical and homemade recipes for baby, toddler, kids and family. I have fallen in love for those creative, healthy and cute kid's recipes, especially for picky / fussy eater! Her recipes are easy to follow especially for busy working parents.

As I was keen by using oats, bran, whole grain and fruits to bake some muffins last weekend. I found this Healthy Breakfast - Raisin Bran Breakfast Muffins which I would give a "thumb up" for it. By using bran-flake cereal, spices, raisin and milk. She turned this muffin into a delicious and healthy breakfast. Thus, I did some modifications on this recipe by adding mashed banana in it. I would tell, the taste is simply irresistible. The fragrant smell of banana and the mouth-watering taste of the bran & raisin, simply satisfying! Besides, the texture of the muffins is so moist and soft, you just can't stop popping one after another! Trust me! My son and my hubby did. Both of them finished half of the batch in no time. I find making muffins in smaller cup is better for kids to handle.


I used Alive - Light 'n' Tasty Triple Berry Whole Grain Cereal Flakes for this recipe as I found this newly launched product is really good. It consists of whole grains & fruits, perfect ingredients for this recipe. It is low in fat and high in fiber that helps in digestion. Are you a muffin lover and a health conscious foodie? Try this recipe and I am sure you will surely like it. *wink*

Not forgetting, Easter is around the corner, I would like to wish all who celebrate this special day, have a BLESSED EASTER! We will have a break this weekend, having a small gathering with family members to celebrate this special event at home. See you soon!

Recipe adapted & modified from Annabel Karmel - Raisin Bran Breakfast Muffin Makes 18 mini muffins Ingredients: 100g bran-flake cereal - (I used Light N Tasty Triple Berry Whole Grain Cereal Flakes) 250ml warmed milk - (I used Full Cream Milk) 120g Cake flour/Plain flour 100g soft dark-brown sugar 100ml sunflower oil 1 & 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 50g dried raisin (soaked with water) 1 large egg (at room temperature), beaten 1 medium-sized fully ripen & soft banana (approx. 5-6 inches), mashed Method: 1. Soak dried raisin with water for 2 hours. 2. Pre-heat oven to 200ºC/400ºF. Line a muffin tin with paper cups. 3. Put cereal in a bowl with the milk and leave it to stand for 5 mins or until soft. 4. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices into a large bowl. Mix well. 5. Mash banana with a fork or masher. Drain raisin. 6. Stir in raisin to the flour mixture. Beat egg, dark-brown sugar and oil, mix well and add into the flour. 7. Stir in mashed banana and soaked cereal. Stir and mix well until a soft dough is form. 8. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups (fill to top). (You may sprinkle some bran-flakes cereal on top of the muffins before baking). 9. Bake for 15-20 mins at 400ºF or until risen. 10. Cool for 5 mins in the tin then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight tin for up to 5 days. Note: • Baking time and temperature might vary depending on the oven's function and muffin size. • You may need to adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste. For original recipe, please go to Annable Karmel - Raisin Bran Breakfast Muffin recipe!