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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Low Sugar Banana & Strawberry Muffins [vegan]

Low Sugar Banana & Strawberry Muffins [vegan]

May 22, 2016 · The Flexitarian Leave a Comment

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These low sugar banana & strawberry muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Low Sugar Banana & Strawberry Muffins

These low sugar banana & strawberry muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They contain half the sugar than normal muffins and are deliciously flavoured with ginger and cinnamon. A delicious late Spring or Summer treat.

The bananas and fresh strawberries add some natural sweetness, moisture and flavour. A recipe to be enjoyed by everyone in the family.

I hope you enjoy this low sugar banana & strawberry muffin recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Low Sugar Banana & Strawberry Muffins [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Low Sugar Banana & Strawberry Muffins [vegan]

These Low Sugar Banana & Strawberry Muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast & Brunch, Healthy & Easy Muffin Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

250g spelt flour [8.8 oz / US 2 cups]
100g golden caster sugar [3.5 oz/ US 3/4 cup]
300g strawberry [10.5 oz] tossed in 3 tsp of spelt flour
3 overripe bananas
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 chia egg [1 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 3 Tbsp of water] or 1 beaten organic egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
100ml vegetable oil [3.5 fl oz / US 1/2 cup]
3 Tbsp almond milk

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 g spelt flour
  • 100 g golden caster sugar
  • 300 g strawberry tossed in 3 tsp of spelt flour
  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 chia egg [1 Tbsp ground chia seeds + 3 Tbsp of water] or 1 beaten organic egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp almond milk
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to Fan 180°C / 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Place 12 large paper baking cases in a muffin tin.
  • Prepare the chia egg by mixing 1 Tbsp of ground chia seeds with 3 Tbsp of water. Set aside for 10 mins.
  • Sieve the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate soda, ginger powder, cinnamon and salt in the large bowl of a food processor.
  • In a separate bowl mash the bananas. Add oil and chia egg. Mix well.
  • Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients. Add the almond milk. Blend until well combined.
  • Hull the strawberries. Quarter them and cut each quarter in 2 squares. Carefully toss cut strawberry in 3 teaspoons of spelt flour.
  • Gently mix the strawberries into the muffin batter.
  • Carefully spoon into each muffin paper baking case in muffin tin to almost full height.
  • Place in the oven for around 20mins. Insert a skewer to check they are cooked. Skewer should come out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 233mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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Low Sugar Banana & Strawberry Muffins [vegan]

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