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Banana Hemp Protein Muffins

A Better Option Foods recipe inspired by a granddaugher.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Course: Breakfast, coffee break, Dessert, healthy snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 lg egg
  • 1/2 cup softened butter 1 stick of 8 tbsp
  • 4 mashed ripe banana
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cultured buttermilk *(see recipe note below) whole cultured buttermilk best
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts or whole toasted hemp seeds optional - whole hemp seeds give a nice crunch to the muffins,
  • 1 cup hemp protein powder Better Option Foods brand
  • 1 cup unbleached flour GF flour can be substituted

Equipment

  • 1 4-qt large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium bowl for mashing the bananas
  • muffin tins (or, 2 loaf baking pans if you prefer making as banana bread)
  • parchment paper cupcake liners

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325
  2. Prepare muffin tin: Decide on the size of the muffins you want to bake. I like making mini-muffins and prefer using cupcake liners verses greasing or spraying the muffin tins. Place paper cupcake liners in muffin tin; or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
    muffin tins for hemp protein muffins
  3. Assemble needed ingredients on kitchen counter
    banana hemp muffins by better option foods
  4. In a separate bowl, peel & smash bananas with a fork, set aside until ready to add to baking mixture
    banana hemp muffins by better option foods
  5. In large mixing bowl add:
    sugar, egg, soft butter, mashed bananas, baking soda, buttermilk, salt, vanilla, chopped walnuts, hemp seeds, hemp protein powder, & unbleached flour
    Stir together by hand with a spatula.
    banana hemp muffins by better option foods
  6. Mixture is lumpy, but well blended
    banana hemp muffins by better option foods
  7. Drop batter into muffin cups about 2/3 to 3/4 full. You can fill to the top if your prefer jumbo muffins. You'll have to slightly increase the bake time.
    banana hemp muffins by better option foods
  8. Baking time will depend on the size muffins you are making or if you're making this recipe into banana bread
    For mini muffins (less than 2" cups) - 25 to 30 minutes
    For larger muffins (about 3" cups) - 40 to 45 minutes
    For banana bread, makes 2 loaves - bake for 55 minutes
    These muffins freeze well too. Enjoy!
    banana hemp protein muffins by better option foods

Notes

If you're wondering what to do with the rest of the *buttermilk after making these delicious hemp protein muffins; drink it! It's really good for you and has a lot of nutritional benefits. Personally I like it. You may have to acquire a taste for it, but once you see all the goodness it holds, you may be sold.
Buttermilk is kind of like yogurt, but different. Both are cultured dairy products made by fermenting milk. Buttermilk has a slightly sour, tangy flavor. The consistency is thicker than regular milk, but not as thick as yogurt. Buttermilk is rich in probiotics, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.
Gut health and bone density are among a the benefits of drinking buttermilk. It aids your digestive system with probiotics. The beneficial bacteria, which helps to maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms in your digestive tract that promote smoother digestion.
For bone health, buttermilk is rich in calcium and phosphorus, needed minerals for maintaining strong bones and teeth. It also has vitamins like B12 and riboflavin, which support strong bones and muscle function. These nutrients may reduce the risk of osteoporosis (a reduction in bone density) and dental issues.
Get more detailed information about buttermilk from this article, the power of buttermilk.
Add buttermilk to your diet along with Better Option Foods  hemp hearts.
You can also use buttermilk for making our Hemp Protein Pancakes & Waffle Mix. They're the best pancakes you'll ever eat.
It's all about...  Eat Better. Feel Better. You're worth it!

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