Banana Nut Muffins
These are a hearty heart healthy treat, packed with omega-3’s ! You can find ground chia seed at Whole Foods and other finer markets.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup ground chia seed
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup plain low fat yogurt
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325
- Combine wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls. Add banana mixture to flour mixture and stir just until moist.
- Divide into 12 muffin cups and bake at 325 for 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack, then remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.
- Option: Top with a mixture of oats, butter (I use Smart Balance) and brown sugar for a crunchy topping.