{"id":81,"date":"2020-03-18T11:27:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T11:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/?p=81"},"modified":"2020-07-18T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2020-07-18T11:28:14","slug":"banana-walnut-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/exploreancientforest.com\/?p=81","title":{"rendered":"BANANA WALNUT MUFFINS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ahh . . . cold weather plus muffins and coffee is the best way to enjoy this season. Who\u2019s with me?\u00a0 Come on over and we can talk about it together ;).\u00a0\u00a0 I love this simple recipe, so let me share!<\/p>\n

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These muffins contain a bunch of goodness that benefits the body.\u00a0 Here are the benefits of the highlighted nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ingredient<\/strong><\/td>\nBenefits<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bananas<\/strong><\/td>\nIn one serving (1 banana),\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contains about 15 percent of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts your immune system and improves the absorption of other nutrients such as iron.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 Contains 35 percent of your daily B-6 requirement. The body uses vitamin B-6 to grow new cells.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Walnuts<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One-ounce contains 2 grams of fiber\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Are one of the highest sources of plant-based, heart-healthy, omega-3 fatty acids. \u00a0Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential nutrient that may help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, arthritis and cancer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flaxseed<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • High in omega-3 essential fatty acids, \u201cgood\u201d fats that have been shown to have\u00a0heart-healthy effects.<\/li>\n
  • Contain lignans that may help protect against\u00a0cancer\u00a0by blocking enzymes that are involved in with the growth and spread of tumor cells. Flaxseed contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.<\/li>\n
  • Contains both the soluble and insoluble types of fiber. Two tablespoons contain 3 grams of fiber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agave<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A natural sweetener like honey\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Able to use less in recipes because of its sweetness<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Low on the\u00a0glycemic index, making it a better option than refined sugar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I really like using agave in my other recipes such as my energy bites.\u00a0 I have learned that it does not take much agave nectar to make things sweet.<\/p>\n

Make note I have also increased the amount of bananas from other banana muffin\/bread recipes. An easy way to increase the sweetness naturally and get rid of more my black bananas in the freezer.<\/p>\n

Banana Walnut Muffins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serves: 24 mini muffins<\/em><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n

1 cup white whole wheat flour
\n3\/4 cup ground flaxseed
\n4 bananas
\n1\/3 cup agave nectar
\n2 eggs
\n2 tbsp. oil
\n1 tsp baking powder
\n1 tsp cinnamon
\n1\/2 tsp baking soda<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/p>\n

Mix together bananas, agave,\u00a0 eggs and oil together.\u00a0 Add the rest (dry) of the ingredients to the mixture.
\nPlace mixture into a greased mini muffin tin and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy my friends!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n