Banana Bread Muffins

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But for now. Muffins.

These super addictive gluten-free muffins are nothing like ordinary muffins. They may look like a regular muffin made with sugar and nutrition-less white flour, but they're not.

If you like banana bread, you're going to love these.

These are pretty special in that always fluffy, always moist, and always make the house smell good way. These are one of those recipes that I make time and time again. They are everything I want in a banana muffin.

In addition to having no added sugar, they are made healthier with oat flour (I only use gluten-free oat flour in these and no other flour), unsweetened applesauce, and plain non-fat greek yogurt. To sweeten I use powdered stevia.

These muffins are perfect for either a quick and easy breakfast or mid afternoon/ nighttime snack with a cup of tea.

For 1 muffin you get 131 calories, 18g carbs (out of which 3.8g is fibre), 3.7g protein, and 5.2g fat.

Everyone in my house is going GAGA for these banana muffins. They're so soft and delicious!!! It's hard to believe they're good for you. But enough yada yada from me. Here's the recipe...

Banana Bread Muffins

(makes 12 muffins)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (180g) oat flour
  • 1-2 tsp liquid stevia drops or 18 packets of powdered stevia (I used Sweet Leaf packets)
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 330g)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, stevia, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the mashed banana, eggs, vanilla, yogurt, butter, and applesauce. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir everything together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid over-mixing, which will produce tough, dense muffins.
  3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, filling all the way to the top.
  4. Bake until the muffins are lightly golden brown on top and when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean; about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Store muffins at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Muffins freeze well, up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

For one muffins: 131 calories, 5.2 grams of fat, 2.3g saturated fat, 17.9 grams of carbs, 3.8g fibre , 4.7g sugar, 186.2mg sodium, 3.7 grams of protein

Honey Roasted Carrots

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There is never anything mundane about roasted root veggies.

Particularly when they're perfectly seasoned.

Carrots are one of my favourite vegetables to roast. They get all tender and caramelized and sticky sweet.  

Everyone knows there's nothing worse that soft mushy carrots. These are quick, simple, and sure to be a hit with any picky eater.

This recipe is simple + so easy to whip up, requiring just 6 ingredients. It all comes together so quickly. Just 25 minutes from start to finish. That's it!

All you need is olive oil, honey, fresh dill, and good old salt + pepper. That's it. From there you can let these guys roast until perfection.

Crisp-tender goodness.

These roasted carrots are my new favourite!

They're:

  • Savory + sweet
  • Loaded with vitamin A and fibre
  • Flavorful
  • Insanely satisfying
  • Easy
  • And Quick

Make this recipe as a snack, a side dish for lunch or dinner, or alongside your favourite main dish. You really can't go wrong.

Honey Roasted Carrots

(serves 4-6)

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Ingredients:

  • 12 medium sized carrots, peeled (about 750 g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or cover with parcement paper.
  2. Slice the carrots in diagonally into 2-3 inch segments. If they are thick cut them in half lengthwise.
  3. Place carrots in a large bowl and add olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
  4. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast in oven for 20 minutes, until lightly browned and tender.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

One serving (based on 6 servings): 119 calories, 5 grams of fat, 21 grams of carbs, 1 grams of protein

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hastag it #ediblesoundbites. I'd love to see what you make!