Choco-Bana-Oat Muffins
These babies are gluten free and a healthy alternative to commercial muffins.
So what do you do with those bruised brown bananas ? Don’t throw them out. You can use them in many recipes for baking some of your favourite treats.
These are really good with a little vegan butter when they are fresh out of the oven. I tried to create something healthy enough to eat but also enjoyable and delicious at the same time
I wasn’t sure how it would turn out leaving most of the oats whole and not in a oat flour form. I wanted it to be a bit more chunky and filling. Needless to say this is a great breakfast or midday snack.
So here’s my recipe for you. Let me know if you tried it and please share your thoughts with me or post your photo and tag me on instagram. I would luv to hear from you.
Choco-Bana-Oat
Equipment
- muffin tray for 6 large cupcakes
- bakers rack to cool after
- large mixing bowl
- wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cup
- pestle and mortar
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas over ripen and soft works best
- 1/2 cup almond milk soy is good too
- 1/2 cup agave
- 4 tbsp applesauce
- 2 1/2 cups whole oats keep 1/2 cup for making a flour
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips keep 1/4 cup to add on after
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp liquid banana extract
- 3 tbsp flax seeds
Instructions
- pre heat oven to 350 deg F
- add all the ingredients EXCEPT 1/2 cup of oats, 3 tbsp of flax seeds and 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips
- now using a pestle and mortar grind the 3 tbs of flax seeds into a powder and add into the bowl
- now using the pestle and mortar grind the 1/2 cup of oats into a flour and stir into the mixture
- you should have a chunky mixture. Make sure all the bananas are broken down and mixed well
- fill your muffin trays with equal amount. Don't worry about over filling as these dont really rise in the oven. Using the remainder 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips sprinkle on top of each muffin
- cook for 45 min. Stick a toothpick in one muffin and if it comes out clean they should be ready.
- place on a cooling rack and let stand to cool for aprox ten min
I hope you enjoy these. Cheers ! The Vegan Gorilla
