Feb 8, 2019 | Recipes
If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a million ingredients or steps, because who has the time for that right now? These muffins, from Greenwich Moms‘ Megan Sullivan, hit all those marks. Plus, she says making them is a fun family activity: “My kids love helping to make these and picking what ‘mix-in’ we will use. We often go with a combo of different ones. Some of our favorites include blueberries, walnuts, coconut flakes and, of course, chocolate chips!”
Here’s how to make these gluten, dairy and sugar-free muffins—hope your kids love them as much as ours do!
Gluten-Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins
Ingredients
Dry
1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
2 cups gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 scoops Vital Protein Collagen Peptides
2 scoops protein powder (Megan uses Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein.)
1 cup (total) mix-ins (Megan’s family loves half blueberry and half chocolate chips!)
Wet
1 egg
1/2 cup almond or coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ripe bananas
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the wet ingredients together well (Megan uses a Vitamix blender to save time, but be careful you don’t overmix).
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients until they are incorporated.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet, and blend again briefly.
- Using a measuring cup, measure 1/3 cup servings into a lined muffin pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes (insert toothpick to check if done).
- Optional: Spread organic honey, like Bee Keeper Naturals, on the warm muffins. Enjoy!
For more great family-friendly recipes, visit our Food section!
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
We love this new paper goods company, giving moms freedom from dishes without sacrificing style or the environment.
The Elf on The Shelf Interview: Behind The Book & Brand
We sat down with one of the creators of The Elf On the Shelf, to talk about the brand, the story behind it, and what’s next.
Where Designer Chris Roughan Shops for Holiday Décor
Chris Roughan of Roughan Interiors is well-known in Greenwich, New York City, Palm Beach and beyond for her warm and sophisticated style. Since 1994, she has focused on carefully listening to clients to create spaces they truly love to live in. “Every…