Gut Healthy Banana Muffins

fibre gut health recipes

These beauties are a favourite of ours here at the GHD! They are a healthy and delicious option for breakfast when you are on the run or when you need a sweet treat without the guilt (or the heartburn)! They are great for lunchboxes and a good way to ensure you are getting some wholegrains in your diet too.

Makes 12

Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (240g) wholemeal self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup (100g) maple syrup
  • 3 small ripe, mashed bananas
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice

 

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line twelve holes 1/3-cup (80ml) capacity muffin pan with paper cases.
  2. Combine the flours, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre.
  3. Whisk the mashed banana, oil, egg, maple syrup, vanilla and milk together in a small bowl. Pour into the well. Gently stir until combined.
  4. Spoon mixture evenly among prepared muffin holes.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

 

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