Banana Muffins

I got this recipe and the picture from the blog The gracious Pantry.

http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-banana-muffins/

I had some bananas and eggs to use up so I made these. They don't have any sugar except from the fruits and are pretty healthy so enjoy them without guilt :)

Clean Eating Banana Muffins
(Makes 18 medium-sized muffins)

Ingredients2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 egg whites
1/2 cup agave or honey
2 tbsp. canola oil
1/4 cup milk (non-fat) or almond milk, or soy milk
1/4 cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
2 ripe banana – smooshed with a fork
Nuts (optional – for sprinkling on top)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Note: I used a 12 muffin tin. If you don’t have muffin paper, spray the tin with olive oil so the muffins don’t stick.

Step 1 – Mix all ingredients in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Make sure all ingredients get really well blended together.

Step 2 – Pour the batter into the muffin tin or muffin papers. Fill only half way.

Step 3 – Sprinkle nuts of your choice over the top and place in oven (Optional).

Step 4 – Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Eat and Enjoy!

Banana-Berry Smoothie

This is delicious and great for a quick breakfast on the go,
This bright and easy breakfast packs two servings of fruit plus soy protein and fiber.


I got it from the Eating Well site: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/banana_berry_smoothie.html

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups orange juice
• 1 ripe medium banana, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup frozen blueberries, blackberries or raspberries
• 1/2 cup silken tofu
• 2 ice cubes, crushed (you don't have to use the ice, I used mixed berries which works just as well)
• 1 tablespoon sugar, (optional) I left it aside

PREPARATION

Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu and crushed ice in a blender; 

cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Sweeten with sugar, if desired. 

Serve immediately.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 135 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 
27 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 19 mg sodium; 
376 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (93% daily value).