Banana Nut Muffins

These Banana Nut Muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with rich banana flavor, perfect for a delightful vegan brunch. Packed with wholesome ingredients, they offer a satisfying treat that's both healthy and indulgent.

Ingredients

• ripe bananas - 2 medium
• all-purpose flour - 1 cup (120g)
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
• maple syrup - 1/4 cup (60ml)
• almond milk - 1/4 cup (60ml)
• coconut oil - 2 tbsp (30ml), melted
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• chopped walnuts - 1/4 cup (30g)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Add the maple syrup, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently into the batter.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in potassium and fiber from bananas, supporting heart health and digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from walnuts, which can improve brain function and reduce inflammation.

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