At this very moment...our boys are both napping...Jay just left for work...and I'm enjoying a fresh Americano and one of these!! I was planning on doing some reading...but I was so anxious to share this recipe with you ASAP!
Notice a little trend with me lately? Almonds?! Have always loved them...as well as other nuts and seeds. We have just realized they are such a great alternative to many or all grains...we feel great eating them...and we love the taste!
I was a little skeptical whipping these guys up...I kept changing and adding to the recipe as I went along...and was VERY happy with the results! Honestly I expected quite a dense and heavy muffin...but these are so not like that! I realized quickly that this recipe is one that can be added too quite a bit (ex...nuts, seeds, dried fruit) and played around with...and would still turn out amazing!! These were a HUGE hit in our house today for all 4 of us! You can honestly actually HEAR how moist they are when you bite into them...yum!
Case in point.....
Fresh from the oven...
Five minutes after cooling...
Needless to say, they taste amazing! Easily one of the best muffins I've ever had.
Our official taste-testers in action!
Almond Banana Chip Muffins
1 c almond butter
1 c almond flour
3 medium brown RIPE bananas (the browner the better...makes them naturally sweet!)
2 eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp maple syrup...or sweetener of choice (optional)
1/4 c mini chocolate chips (optional)
Mash all ingredients (except chocolate chips) together in one bowl...stir until well combined. Add in chocolate chips.
Pour into muffin tin and bake at 350 for approx 22 minutes. You don't want to under bake these or they will sink in the middle, so lightly touch the center to test that they are fully baked.
Enjoy! Now I have to wait for the rest of my bananas to brown so I can make some more!
Thought I'd share too my Almond Flour of choice! Just went in with a few friends on a bulk order...huge savings by buying direct from the company! Their flour is super fine...bakes up like any other flour would:) Check them out!
Love your blog!! I was just wondering where you can get cookbooks with these yummy things that you are always making!? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Amy! I have a nice little collection of cookbooks that I get inspired by...but to be honest, I rarely use a recipe 'as is'...often altering it quite a bit...I get A LOT of ideas just online...googling different foods and stuff...it's fun for me! If you love Quinoa, then the book I mention on here often is a great one. The Eat Clean Diet books are all great too...there are so many great cookbooks on the market! Costco often has a great selection for an amazing price!! I rip recipes out of magazines when I see something that looks and good and add it to my pile...for when I feel like trying something new:)
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