peanut butter bannas muffins

 

by Noelle Martin from Motherhood and Meals
Registered dietitian

A healthy and nutritious snack for the whole family. And in case you were wondering…. you can totally make these on a PJ day!

Ingredients

  • 1 c. (250 mL) whole wheat flour
  • 1 c. (250 mL) unbleached white flour
  • 1 tsp. (5 mL) cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. (10 mL) baking powder
  • ½ tsp. (2.5 mL) baking soda
  • 2 large (or 3 small) ripe bananas
  • ½ c. (125 mL) natural peanut butter
  • ¾ c. (175 mL) milk of your choice (I used coconut milk)
  • ¼ c. (60 mL) maple syrup
  • 1 egg (or flax egg)
  • 1 tsp. (5 mL) vanilla extract
  • Optional addition: ½ c. (125 mL) raisins or dark chocolate chips

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix all dry ingredients together. Set aside.
  3. Mash the bananas and set aside.
  4. Mix together the peanut butter, milk, syrup, egg and vanilla extract. Then add the mashed banana.
  5. Once the wet ingredients are blended together well, add the dry ones. Stir everything together.
  6. Scoop the batter into your favourite muffin tin and bake for 18–20 minutes. Oven times may vary. You can check to see if the muffins are done by inserting a toothpick or knife and looking to see if it comes out clean.

Thank you to our collaborator for this delicious recipe!

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Here are a few ideas and recommendations other schools and programs have shared:

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Canada’s Culinary Heritage will include favourite recipes from 100 well-known Canadians, including our two ambassadors, Mikaël Kingsbury and Carey Price. Contributors will share the story behind their chosen dish and provide their top picks for the country’s best tourist attractions.

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