Nutritious Banana Muffins
Discover my nutritious banana muffins: made with simple, nutrient-rich ingredients. It's a soft, lightly sweet snack, perfect for keeping your energy up between meals.
In the collections
The ingredients
- 5 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 bananas, ripe
- ½ cup cane sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup oat bran, or wheat bran
- 1/3 cup protein powder, your choice, plain
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground clove
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
The method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with the water. Let thicken for 5 minutes.
- Grease a muffin tin with coconut oil or use parchment liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until puréed, then add the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Whisk for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the dry ingredients and 1/4 cup of the walnuts, and mix with a spoon until the batter is smooth.
- Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter among the muffin cups. Top with the remaining walnuts.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 200Calories
- 8 gFat
- 27 gCarbs
- 4 gFibre
- 6 gProtein
These nutritious muffins offer a good source of protein and fibre, thanks to the whole wheat flour, protein powder, and nuts or seeds.
Bananas are an excellent source of natural energy, rich in potassium and vitamin B6
