Oh-Mega Vegan Banana Muffins

Get your healthy omega fats, seed proteins and whole grains – all in one delicious on-the-go muffin!

Ingredients

• 3 bananas, mashed (best if frozen, then defrosted)
• 1 tsp of vanilla exract
• 1/4 cup of canola oil
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar (or maple syrup)
• 1 1/4 cup of whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp of baking soda
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1/4 cup of ground flax seeds
• 1/4 cup of chia seeds
• 1/4 cup of hemp hearts (hulled hemp seeds)

Variations

• Walnuts: Substitute 1/4 cup of walnuts for the seeds to bring a more traditional twist. Or add them in addition to make it even healthier!
• Chocolate Chips: Substitute 1/4 cup of chocolate chips for the seeds for more of a treat.  Or add them in addition to the seeds to bring out the kid in everyone! (Non-vegan)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. Combine wet ingredients (first four) together in one bowl.
3. Combine dry ingredients (rest of ingredients) in a separate bowl.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet bowl and mix until just combined.
5. Add any variations and gently blend in.
6. Divide into lightly greased/sprayed/silicone muffin pans.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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