Banana Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 medium, mashed Ripe Bananas
• 1 3/4 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Melted Coconut Oil (or vegetable oil)
• 3/4 cup, packed Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-Free Oats (optional topping)
• 1 tablespoon Cane Sugar (optional topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Add the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.

7. 7

   Fill the muffin liners about 2/3 full.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the optional gluten-free oats and cane sugar for a sweeter, textured crust.

9. 9

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.