The health benefits of bananas are numerous. Bananas are a great, healthy carbohydrate that have loads of vitamin A, iron and phosphorus. They are rich in potassium and are naturally sweet. Potassium is important to maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. I find that eating a banana gives me lots of energy and helps when I'm feeling tired and sluggish.
With the addition of blueberries, these muffins offer a double dose of health. Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America. Blueberries appear on most experts' lists of "super foods" because of their high antioxidant content.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup spelt flour
11/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup brown rice syrup
11/3 cup canola oil
4 ripe bananas, mashed - the riper the better!
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup blueberries (may substitute chocolate chips)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease your muffin tins or use muffin liners.
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the maple and brown rice syrups with the oil. Add the mashed bananas to the sugar mixture, then add the blueberries, water and vanilla. Finally, add the flour, and mix everything well.
Evenly pour the batter into the muffin tins. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
Enjoy with a cup of your favorite tea. Happy, healthy eating!
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