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Vegan & Gluten Free Banana Chai Muffins

Jon Johnson for Blender Babes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Muffin, Snack
Calories 147.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 flax "eggs" see instructions below
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 ounces unsweetened plain almond milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional for dessert muffins
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup almond meal ground from raw almonds or purchased
  • 1/2 cup all purpose gluten-free flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC), line a muffin tin with 8 liners or oil the muffin tins well (I like using coconut oil).
  • Prepare flax egg: In small dish, add 5 tablespoons warm water and 2 tablespoons ground flax-seed, mix with fork to remove clumps, let rest for a few minutes
  • Next add bananas, maple syrup & almond milk to to blender jar, then flax egg. For Blendtec: Use the PULSE button until well blended
  • For Vitamix: Use Variable Speed 1 until well blended
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine almond meal, baking powder, spices, and gluten free flour and stir until well combined.
  • For Blendtec: Use the BATTERS button, stop when it's well blended (no need to finish cycle)
  • For Vitamix: Use Variable Speed 4 until well blended - 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Add the rest of the dry ingredients into in your wet ingredients, and repeat previous instructions until well blended.
  • Pour batter into muffin tin, bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a tooth pick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean. They should be firm on the outside with a bit of give in the center.
  • Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Then remove from tin and cool all the way on a rack.
  • Keep in an airtight container to preserve moisture, freeze for longer shelf life
  • All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments! :) Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 147.2kcalCarbohydrates: 15.7gProtein: 1.7gFat: 1.6gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 66.9mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 6.8g
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