Substitute grits for bran in banana bran muffins?

Question

I asked my mom for the banana muffin recipe she used to make when we were little, and discovered it's a banana bran muffin recipe! I had no idea, and I don't have bran. I do have Gold Medal whole wheat flour, Quaker quick 5-min grits, and Indian Head yellow corn meal. What would make the best substitute for bran?

taxidog · Answer

if you are expecting a similar result. I have never baked with grits. You have to cook them in liquid to soften them. I think you would end up with a very unpleasant texture.

taxidog · Answer

I don’t think it would work too well if you a

Stephanie B. · Answer

I think the whole wheat flour, which has wheat bran in it, is better than cornmeal. That being said, and maybe it's just my preference, I don't think the texture of cornbread and bran muffins are similar. If you want banana muffins ASAP, I bet you could whip up some tasty whole wheat muffins. If you want your mom's bran muffins, I'd go out and get some bran.

Substitute grits for bran in banana bran muffins?

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