A Tim Horton’s opened up next to where I work. I walk past it at least twice a day and every time I do memories of their banana nut muffins dance through my head. It wasn’t long before I was craving muffins on a daily basis, so I did what I do whenever I get a craving for a food I can’t have anymore…

I make my own version! My own healthier version. My own more delicious version.

Banana Nut Muffins

Moist banana muffins spotted with crunchy walnuts. These gems aren’t only filled with two different fruits, they’re made with whole grain flours too!

Serves 14

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 6 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used almond)
• 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
• optional- up to 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or any granulated sugar)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
• 1 cup sorghum flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin tin with liners. 
2. In a medium bowl cream together banana, applesauce, maple syrup, unsweetened non-dairy milk, coconut sugar (if using), ground flax seeds and apple cider vinegar.
3. In a second bowl combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt and spices.
4. Add the contents of the second bowl into the first bowl and mix until combined.
5. Fold in walnuts and evenly divide among muffin tin.
6. Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool and enjoy!

Mmm, look at that perfect muffin texture!!!

xoxo Erin

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 173, Fat: 4.6g (0.5g saturated), Carbohydrates: 32g, Fiber: 1.6g, Sugar: 7.3g, Protein: 4.5g

Nutritional information based on serving size of 1 muffin and without the addition of coconut sugar or any other granulated sugar. Nutritional information was calculated using this. 

UPDATE! This recipe was shared at Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Mostly Healthy Mondays, Fat Tuesdays and Whole Foods Wednesday.