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    Easy Dairy Free Banana Muffins with Blueberries

    May 19, 2015 by Chrissy Carroll 1 Comment

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    In need of an easy muffin recipe?  Try these dairy free banana muffins with blueberries!

    I’ve been experimenting with some new recipe development lately now that I’ve had to go dairy-free for breastfeeding.  I find most of my meals are somewhat easy to adjust or I can quickly find new recipe ideas, but it’s when I’m craving a sweet snack that I tend to struggle to find something dairy and soy free.

    Banana muffins seemed like a good snack to experiment with first, since I know oil tends to substitute pretty well for butter when baking quick breads.  I worked on coming up with a recipe that was dairy-free, a bit healthier than traditional muffins, and that tasted good.

    And I think I succeeded.  These banana blueberry muffins were good.

    I mean really good.

    {Quick note – I made up this recipe and ate it before I had to add the more recent other restrictions like eggs – see this post for more details about my current restrictions.  I plan to attempt another banana muffin/bread recipe free of all top 8 allergens at some point!}

    My husband came home from work and asked what I was baking when I made these a few weeks ago.  When I told him I was playing around with a dairy free banana muffin recipe, you could tell there was a little disappointment on his face – let’s face it, all my healthy recipe attempts don’t always turn out right (I recall a very disappointing beet cake in the recent past…).

    But one bite of these muffins and his tune changed – he scarfed down a few muffins back to back.

    These are a bit healthier than a traditional banana muffin recipe for a few reasons.  I cut down on the oil in the recipe and instead used a little applesauce and an almond/coconut milk blend in order to make up for the additional liquid for the batter.  This helped to reduce the overall calorie content of the recipe.  I also used a bit less sugar compared to other muffin recipes – and I actually bet you could reduce it down to 1/3 cup without any significant impact on taste.  Plus, it’s made with whole wheat flour, adding extra fiber and minerals compared to those made with white flour.

    [Tweet “Looking for a better-for-you sweet treat? Try these banana blueberry muffins!”]

    And for those with dietary limitations, this recipe is dairy-free and soy-free.  If you can’t eat nuts or coconut, you could just substitute rice milk for the almond/coconut blend.

    These easy dairy free banana blueberry muffins are great for a sweet snack or as part of a healthy breakfast (combine them with a source of protein, like a few eggs, for a well-rounded meal).  I hope you love them as much as I do!

    Banana Blueberry Muffins

     

    Dairy Free Banana Blueberry Muffins

    Easy Dairy Free Banana Muffins with Blueberries

    Easy Dairy Free Banana Muffins with Blueberries

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    These easy dairy free banana muffins are packed with blueberries!  The lack of butter or milk in this recipe doesn't mean flavor is lacking; these muffins are delicious.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Servings 12
    Calories 174 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup canola oil or another oil of your choice
    • ¼ cup unsweetened almond/coconut milk blend you could also just use the unsweetened version of either of these, or regular milk if you were not dairy-free
    • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 egg
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour also known as whole white wheat, which is a confusing name, but is basically a whole grain version of a different strain of wheat
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 cup blueberries I typically use frozen ones for baking; I find I like the way they bake a bit better

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 F.
    • Mash ripe bananas with a fork, and then mix with sugar, oil, almond/coconut milk blend, applesauce, vanilla, egg, and cinnamon.
    • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined.
    • Fold in blueberries. (If you’re using frozen, no need to thaw).
    • Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick/knife comes out clean.

    Notes

    Nutrition analysis (approximate per muffin):
    174 calories, 6 g fat (1 g sat fat), 155 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 3 g protein

    Nutrition

    Calories: 174kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Share with me:  What’s your favorite type of muffin?  Have you ever tried dairy free banana blueberry muffins?

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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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