Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Paleo Friendly Blueberry & Banana Muffins


Since perfecting my Paleo Cookie I've been looking for more baking recipes to satisfy that craving for bread. These muffins definitely hit the spot! I found the original recipe here. In the recipe for Paleo cookies you can create your own almond flour but pusling the almonds in a food processor - but not here! You'll need to buy professionally ground almond flour that has a similar texture to white flour. I bought Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal/Flour, found here, or at most grocery stores. At about $8/lb it's not cheap, but well worth it to make these muffins!

Ingredients
  • 3 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 3 large organic eggs
  • 2 tbsp oil -organic olive or organic coconut*
  • 2 cups mashed bananas (4-5 bananas)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
*The light flavor of coconut oil works best for baked goods, but olive oil will do

Preheat oven to 350. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, mix eggs and oil in another. Mix wet and dry ingredients together until blended. Stir bananas in the batter, then fold in blueberries. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins.