These muffins are a treat that helps rid us of cravings and also happens to be super good for you! This recipe would by far be my most requested recipe! Packed with protein from eggs, almond meal & chia, they are great at sustaining energy throughout the day and aid in weight loss & good brain function. Chia helps you feel full after eating, is excellent for digestion & is loaded with omega-3; great for the brain. Almonds & chia help build strong bones & teeth & stabilize blood sugar and great anti-inflammatories. Cocoa helps with ageing in general and when we are in need of some additional magnesium. It also helps build strong bones & assists digestion, strengthens the mind and elevates mood with anti-depressant properties. Yes, this is one happy muffin!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Almond meal
- ½ cup Cocoa or cacao
- 2.5tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 cup Chia
- 125g Coconut oil or butter
- 3Tbsp Rice malt syrup
- 3/4cup diced dates (or rice malt syrup)
- 1tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 Overripe Bananas mashed
- 5 Eggs
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 180c
- Grease muffin tin
- In a mixing bowl combine almond meal, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and chia
- In a blender, puree the coconut oil, dates, vanilla, bananas, eggs and syrup
- Add wet ingredients to dry
- Combine well
- Spoon batter into muffin tin
- Place pan in centre of oven
- Bake for 25 mins or until dry and springy to touch
- Cool in pan for 5 mins before transferring to cooling rack
Recipe created by Simone Kopkas
Nutrition Counsellor, Holistic Chef & Reiki Master Teacher
http://www.HealthWholistically.com Mob: 0400 987777 Simone@HealthWholistically.com