I generally have at least four different nut/seed butters open in my fridge at one time.
We’ve got the classic peanut butter, almond butter, my new favourite sunflower butter, and generally one other “special” one – right now it’s a coconut/peanut butter blend. Pretty darn delicious. And it’s not only because of me – my daughter’s new favourite breakfast is any one of these butters with a side of strawberry or apricot jam. Just give her a spoon and she is in breakfast heaven.
In an attempt to try to create a bit of a more balanced plate (the dietitian in me does come out at times), I try to get her to eat her peanut butter and jam with something a bit more socially acceptable – a piece of toast, maybe a pancake, even a banana. But the biggest hit in our house to round out her breakfast plate has been these muffins.
I love that they are made with whole wheat flour and coconut oil and she loves that they have chocolate chips in it. Win win!
An excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast and the perfect vehicle for your nut butter of choice – the perfect muffin recipe if you ask me!
Dara
Vegan Chocolate Banana Muffins
Serves | 12 muffins |
Dietary | Vegan |
Meal type | Breakfast, Snack |
Website | Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 Tsp baking soda
- 1/2 Tsp baking powder
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/4 cup canola oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any type of milk)
- 1 Tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Note
These muffins freeze really well - just defrost in the microwave for 20 seconds when you are ready to eat them. I love them topped with a smear of peanut or almond butter.
Directions
1. | Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. |
2. | In a large bowl combine whole wheat flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl mix together mashed bananas, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla. |
3. | Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Add chocolate chips and mix to evenly distribute. |
4. | Divide batter among muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until firm. Remove and let cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before removing. |
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