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Chocolate banana muffins (with lentils)

November 8, 2021
: 12
: 10 min
: 20 min
: 30 min
: Easy
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These chocolate banana muffins (with lentils) offer a high protein snack for toddlers 12 months old+ and the whole family. They are vegan friendly and taste amazing! They are high in protein and iron, which means it may keep your toddler feeling fuller for longer. The chocolate chips are optional, they are there to add a fun element! Did you know that quality dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and a few other minerals. Try not to be scared of offering your toddler chocolate in moderation, it can be a bit of fun and nutritious! Please comment on the recipe below if you love them as much as we do.

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Ingredients
  • 220g/1 cup cooked green lentils
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
  • 185g/2 small bananas (mashed)
  • 50g/1/4 cup brown or coconut sugar (alternative use agave)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal (to make flaxegg)
  • 100g/1 cup rolled oats
  • 100g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/2 cup dark choc chips (or carob chips)
Directions
  • Step 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/170 fan/gas mark 5. Prepare muffin tin with 12 cupcake cases.
  • Step 2 Prepare flax-egg by mixing 1 tbsp of flaxseed meal with 2.5 tbsp of warm water. Leave to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Step 3 Blend oats to create a oat flour/powder. Then add and combine all dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • Step 4 In a mixer blend lentils and all wet ingredients including flax-egg, until smooth.
  • Step 5 Then pour in all dry ingredients into the mixer and mix slowly until combined – don’t overmix!
  • Step 6 Pour mixture evenly into cupcake cases (optional: sprinkle some choc chips onto each cupcake) and place into the oven for 20 minutes. Leave to cool. Store in a airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezer friendly for up to 3 months.
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Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

January 8, 2021
: 9
: 10 min
: 22 min
: 32 min
: Easy
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These vegan vanilla cupcakes are super easy to make! Healthy alternative to refined sugar muffins. Great for toddlers 12 months old+ and the whole family. For babies under 12 months old you have the option to use date paste or half a banana instead of maple syrup.

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Ingredients
  • 150 ml plant milk (we use oat)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 90ml avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup (alternative for babies under 12 months old you can use date paste or half a banana)
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal (or chia seeds)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 190 grams spelt flour
  • 50 grams self-raising flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Directions
  • Step 1 Preheat the oven to 175°C/330°F/155 fan/gas mark 3 and prepare your cupcake tray using paper or silicone liners in each hole.
  • Step 2 Make ‘buttermilk’ by adding plant milk and apple cider vinegar into a cup and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3 Make ‘flax-egg’ (or chia-egg) by adding 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal (or chia seeds) into a cup and 3 tablespoons of water and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Step 4 In a bowl after 10 minutes add all wet ingredients until combined, then fold through dry ingredients until a cake batter is made.
  • Step 5 Pour batter into each cupcake holder and place into oven for approx 20-25 minutes until cook through.
  • Step 6 Store in airtight container for 3 days or 5 days in fridge, also freezer friendly up to 3 months.
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