Here is a recipe that can go vegan/low-fat OR it can have a bit of a higher fat content and a more creamy texture... all up to you and your dietary needs! But no matter how you slice it... or spread jam on it... these muffins are delish :)
Quinoa Flake Banana Muffins: (Vegan + Non-Vegan Versions below)
Ingredients
1/2 cup Quinoa Flakes
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose Flour (OR quinoa flour OR almond flour OR whole wheat flour... you get where I'm going with this...)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 VERY ripe bananas
2 eggs (OR 1/2 cup apple sauce for vegan version)
3 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup butter - melted (skip this ingredient if making these vegan)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Mix together quinoa flakes, unbleached flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Set aside
3. In a separate bowl mash the bananas until they turn to a chunky paste, beat in 2 eggs, add honey (or sugar.) At this point, slowly mix in melted butter (unless you leave out the butter in which case... well... don't.)
4. Add the contents of the flour bowl to the wet ingredient banana bowl and mix thoroughly.
5. Scoop into greased muffin tins filling only HALF WAY (these things rise!)
6. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
ENJOY!
I think the thing I love the best about this recipe is the simplicity of creation... you can pop these out in no time for an easy but healthy snack or a quick and hearty breakfast. A delectable treat, a drool-worthy muffin...
Adios!
Xo
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