Vegan Banana Muffins

Dairy-free, egg-free, no refined sugar Banana Muffins. These also Freeze beautifully and my kids adore them. For my expecting friends these healthy snacks are a great source of whole grains, potassium, omegas and protein.  For those who prefer gluten-free just use your favorite 1-1 gluten free flour blend. One of our favorites is the organic Namaste flour blend from Costco. 

Yield 12 Muffins 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1 1/2 cups flour of choice (I used an organic sprouted spelt flour)
1/3 cup coconut sugar
3/4 t baking powder 
1/2 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon 
1/2 t salt
2 T flax meal
5 T water
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 coconut oil or oil of choice

Mix water and flax meal and set aside for 5 min. In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, mash bananas with oil and stir in flax/water mix. Add flour mixture into wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Scoop into  lined muffin tin and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from tin and rest on cooling rack. 

Try experimenting with different add-ins:
Chocolate chips
Dried fruit
Blueberries
Walnuts or Pecans
Top with "crumb" topping made from rolled oats, oil, cinnamon &coconut sugar

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