Banana, Maple & Cinnamon Muffins – gluten & dairy free

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How to make gluten & dairy free banana, maple and cinnamon muffins

If you’re looking for a gluten and dairy free banana muffin with a twist, then these are for you!  I make a lot of banana bread and muffins so I wanted to try something a little different.  I’ve made these with a cream cheese and honey center but I wanted to try something different for those that don’t do dairy at all.  And these were a huge success!  These were made with all organic ingredients and VERY fine coconut flour, so I’m not sure how they’ll turn out with otherwise.  Share your experience or variations in the comments section below!

BANANA, MAPLE & CINNAMON MUFFINS

(Makes 12 muffins)

 

INGREDIENTS

4 Eggs
4 Bananas, ripe & mashed well with a fork or blender
1 tbs Almond Butter
2 tbs Coconut Oil
1 tsp Vanilla extract
30g Coconut Flour
40g Almond Flour
1.5tsp Baking Soda
1/2tsp Salt
4 tsp Cinnamon
3 tbs Maple Syrup

 

HOW TO

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease 12 muffin tins with coconut oil.
  2. In a small saucepan mix the maple syrup and 3 tsp of the cinnamon over low heat then set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the banana, almond butter, coconut oil and vanilla extract.  Mix very well.
  4. In a smaller bowl, mix the coconut and almond flour, baking soda, salt, and remaining 1 tsp of cinnamon.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well.  (If your batter seems too liquid to ‘hold’ the mixture in the next step, without them mixing then add a bit more coconut or almond flour.)
  6. Distribute 3/4 of the batter into the muffin tins until half way full.  Put a teaspoon of the maple-cinnamon mixture into the middle of each tin, and then top with a tablespoon of the remaining batter.
  7. Place in the middle of the oven for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out the middle of the muffin clean.
  8. Eat warm, and once fully cooled, store in a tupperware in the fridge.

Enjoy!
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Charlie Stewart-Brown

Charlie began practicing yoga over 27 years ago as a recommendation for her severe anxiety, and has been teaching for over 15 years to people of all ages and abilities. With over 1300 hrs of training and 22,500 hrs of teaching, she is also the lead trainer on the Indiv Yoga 200 hrs YTT & RCYT Kids Yoga Teacher Training Courses, having certified over 400 students worldwide.  She is the voice of the ‘Yoga and Mindfulness Program’ on British Airways long-haul flights, has spoken at many seminars and corporate workshops, and runs exclusive yoga and meditation retreats during the year.

Originally from London and having worked in New York and Lisbon after her Psychology degree, she has since settled  in Switzerland with her husband, and dedicated her life to expanding her knowledge of the science of yoga, mindful meditation and better physical and mental health.

Over the years Charlie has trained with some of the most renowned yoga teachers around the world (David Swenson, Shiva Rea, Anne-Marie Newland, Leslie Kaminoff, Sadie Nardini, Sonia Sumar etc) certifying in Hatha, Sivanada, Ashtanga, Childrens and Family Yoga, Yoga for the Special Child, & Inner Engineering with Sadhguru. She has become highly respected for her successful work in yoga therapy, especially for Autism, ADHD and other behavioural and developmental syndromes. She has also talked at some of the biggest corporations in Switzerland and the annual SGIS (Swiss Group of International Schools) Conference on implementing Mindfulness in the work place and the education system.

Charlie holds the highest yoga qualifications as an ERYT500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), RCYT (Registered Children´s Yoga Teacher), RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) and YCEP (Yoga Continued Education Provider) with the Yoga Alliance, and has developed Indiv Yoga™ to bring a more physiological, therapeutic and individual approach to yoga. Indiv Yoga™ Switzerland is a RYS (registered yoga school) and RCYS (registered children’s yoga school) providing Yoga Alliance teacher training certifications of the highest professional standards.

The focus of Indiv Yoga™ is to provide the benefits of yoga to every type of individual, using its teachings to achieve physical and mental balance, and diminish the anxieties of modern life for adults and children.

Read her online testimonials and qualifications for a feel of her knowledgeable and friendly professionalism.

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