Recipe - Grain-free Banana Muffins

Reducing too much reliance on grains in our diets can help us turn to alternatives that provide less potential for agitating inflammation and more brain soothing healthy fats, like coconut flour and almond butter. These muffins are a great snack or breakfast-on-the go option, where the protein and dense nutrition in the eggs and nuts works alongside the cinnamon for blood-sugar balancing.

As a sweet treat, they satisfy without setting off future cravings. There is no sugar added and if they don’t taste as sweet as you’re used to (or want!), bear with it – our taste buds change their expectations within a few days and this can also help us turn to less sweet foods as self-medication.

Serves 12

Prep time: 5-10 minutes

COOKING TIME 20-25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 medium bananas (adjust amount depending on size of bananas)
4 eggs
2 tbsp coconut oil
½ cup/125g almond butter
½ cup/65g coconut flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ - 1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
12 pecan nuts
1 tbsp cacao nibs (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°c/350°F/GM4.
2. Line a muffin tray with paper muffin cases.
3. Mash the bananas in a bowl. Once mashed, add eggs, melted coconut oil and almond butter and mix well to combine.
4. Stir in coconut flour, bicarb, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until mixed through.
5. Spoon cake mixture into muffin cases to about 2/3rds full. Decorate the top with a scattering of cacao nibs and a pecan (if wanted).
6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until a skewer/toothpick comes out clean and the top of the muffin springs back if pressed.
7. Cool on a wire rack and transfer to an airtight container once completely cooled.

SERVING SUGGESTION Eat as they are or cut in half and spread liberally with butter or nut butter.

STORAGE These muffins will keep for about 5-6 days in an airtight container.

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