Bananas are the all-star of banana bread, lending a natural sweetness and moisture to create a perfect loaf of sweet bread.

Bananas are a source of carbohydrates, an essential nutrient used as fuel for mental and physical processes. They also may aid in decreasing the risk of cancers, lowering blood pressure, and improving digestive health; this is due to their vitamins, including vitamins A and C; minerals, including potassium; and dietary fiber.

COCONUT FLOUR

This recipe is grain-free and gluten-free because we are replacing wheat flour with arrowroot and coconut flour.

Coconut flour is a unique alternative that is popular among low-carb enthusiasts and those who have a gluten intolerance that offers several benefits that include promoting blood sugar stability, better digestion, and even weight loss.

Along with these benefits, it also offers a variety of nutrients, including fiber, plant-based iron, some protein, and healthy fats.

Coconut flour is rich in MCTs, medium-chain triglycerides. MCTs are a type of fat linked to several benefits, such as weight loss, protection against bacteria and viruses, and enhanced brain and heart health.

The amount of fiber in coconut flour is almost ten times more than the same quantity of all-purpose flour. Foods rich in fiber help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing down the speed at which sugar enters your bloodstream.

The fiber in coconut flour is mostly insoluble fiber, which adds bulk to stools and helps move food smoothly through your gut, reducing the likelihood of constipation. Additionally, it contains soluble and other fermentable fibers, which feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut.

PALEO BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs
• 1/2 c avocado or coconut oil, softened
• 1 t vanilla
• 2 T pure maple syrup
• 2 really ripe bananas, mashed (approx 1 cup)
• 1/2 c arrowroot flour
• 1/2 c coconut flour
• 1 t baking soda
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1/4 t sea salt
• 1/3 c dark chocolate chips, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line muffin tin. ⠀⠀
2. Cream together the eggs, oil, vanilla, maple syrup, and mashed bananas.
3. Stir in the arrowroot and coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Fold in chocolate chips if desired. ⠀⠀
5. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full of batter. ⠀⠀
6. Bake 18-20 minutes or until slightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Enjoy these gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, paleo-friendly, low-FODMAP, and dairy-free (if using dairy-free chocolate chips such as Enjoy Life). They’ll cure any sweet tooth, they’re kid-friendly, easy-to-make and will become a go-to recipe in your house since they’re perfect for breakfast, adding to lunch boxes, and as a snack or dessert!

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