Whole Wheat Pecan Banana Muffins
By: Julie Fagan, Peanut Butter Fingers
Serving Size: 6
Cook Time: 28 mins
A fluffy and wholesome muffin recipe, naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup and every bite includes a delicious crunch thanks to nutrient-dense pecans.
Ingredients:
¾ c. whole wheat flour
½ c. old fashioned oats
2 tbsp. ground flax seeds
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 egg
3 tbsp. maple syrup
2 ½ tbsp. MCT oil or melted coconut oil
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
1 small very-ripe banana, mashed
½ c. light coconut milk (or regular milk)
1/4 cup pecan pieces
Process:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pan with six paper muffin liners
- Combine whole wheat flour, oats, flax seeds, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt
- In a separate bowl, mix together egg, maple syrup, MCT oil, vanilla, banana and coconut milk
- Gradually pour egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until batter is combined
- Fold in pecans
- Divide the batter into six muffin cups and bake for 15 – 18 minutes
- Allow to cool and enjoy
Nutritional Facts:
Calories
240
Fat
13 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Sodium
220 mg
Carbs
28 g
Fiber
4 g
Protein
5 g