High-fiber muffins and quick breads
High-fiber muffins and quick breads are moist, cake-like baked goods that prioritize whole grains, fruits, and vegetables over refined flour. They typically feature ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, bran, applesauce, bananas, or carrots to boost fiber content. These versatile treats are popular in North American home baking as a convenient, portable breakfast or snack.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These baked goods are generally carbohydrate-rich, with the fiber from whole grains and add-ins providing sustained energy and digestive benefits. A standard muffin or quick bread slice offers around 200-250 calories, along with notable amounts of iron, B vitamins, and minerals like magnesium from the whole grain ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 medium muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they represent a modern adaptation of traditional quick breads (like banana bread) to meet increased consumer demand for fiber-rich, 'healthier' convenience foods. Nutritionally, the soluble fiber from ingredients like oats and apples can help support healthy cholesterol levels.
