Banana Bean Muffins
When you’re in the mood for baking, try this unique muffin recipe with the added nutritional benefits of white pea beans! White pea beans, also known as navy beans, are a very high source of soluble fibre. Because beans are a lower glycemic index food, they digest slowly and result in a slow rise and fall in blood sugar levels leaving you feeling full for longer.
Ingredients:
| All purpose flour | 1 cup | 250 mL |
| Whole wheat flour | ¾ cup | 175 mL |
| Baking soda | 1 Tbsp | 15 mL |
| Salt | ¼ tsp | 1 mL |
| Eggs | 2 | 2 |
| Bananas, mashed | 3 | 3 |
| Honey | ¼ cup | 50 mL |
| Brown sugar | ¼ cup | 50 mL |
| White pea beans, pureed Vanilla |
1 cup 1 tsp |
250 mL 5 mL |
| Buttermilk | 2/3 cup | 150 mL |
| Walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips | ½ cup | 125 mL |
Directions:
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan and dust with flour.
- In a bowl sift together flours, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add mashed bananas, honey, brown sugar, white pea beans, vanilla, and buttermilk; mix well.
- Make a well in the centre of flour mixture and pour in banana mixture; fold just until combined. Gently stir in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Place pan on a rack and let cool.
Makes 12 servings (109 g /serving). 1 serving = 1 muffin
