Vegan Banana Nut Muffins

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Vegan Banana Nut Muffins
45 min.
9
218kcal

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These vegan banana nut muffins are the perfect breakfast or brunch treat. They're moist, fluffy, and packed with flavor from the ripe bananas and nutty walnuts. The best part? They're completely dairy-free and egg-free, so everyone can enjoy them! The flaxseed and apple sauce work together to bind the ingredients and create a tender crumb. The combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour gives these muffins a beautiful texture and a boost of nutrients. With a hint of vanilla and a touch of sweetness from the agave nectar, these muffins are simply irresistible. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a grab-and-go snack, they're sure to brighten up your day. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up a batch of these delicious vegan banana nut muffins!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup agave nectar 
  • 0.3 cup apple sauce 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • medium banana very ripe mashed
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon ground flaxseed 
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cups water 
  • 1.3 cups flour whole-wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees with rack in middle.
  2. Mix ground flaxseed with water and set aside.If using a loaf pan: grease & flour a 9x5x3 loaf pan.If making muffins, line with liners or grease & flour muffin pan.
  3. Whisk together flours, baking soda, and salt. In separate large bowl, mix together flaxseed mixture, agave, and apple sauce until combined.
  4. Add flour mixture and when combined add in vanilla, and bananas.
  5. Mix until combined. Fold in 1/2 cup of walnuts and pour into prepared loaf pan. Top with remaining 1/3 cup of nuts.For loaf pan: bake for 45 to 60 minutes
  6. For muffins: bake for 25-30 minutes
  7. Or until a thin knife inserted in middle comes out clean.Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories218kcal
Protein7.75%
Fat4.55%
Carbs87.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.64
Glycemic Load
15.57
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.6182608695652%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.25mg
Epicatechin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.37kcal
10.92%
Fat:1.14g
1.76%
Saturated Fat:0.18g
1.13%
Carbohydrates:49.58g
16.53%
Net Carbohydrates:45.73g
16.63%
Sugar:19.65g
21.83%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:133.42mg
5.8%
Protein:4.38g
8.76%
Manganese:0.94mg
46.83%
Selenium:16.06µg
22.95%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.39%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.74%
Fiber:3.85g
15.38%
Folate:49.62µg
12.4%
Magnesium:44.56mg
11.14%
Vitamin B3:2.15mg
10.76%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.89%
Vitamin C:7.75mg
9.4%
Phosphorus:91.57mg
9.16%
Iron:1.46mg
8.1%
Copper:0.16mg
7.96%
Potassium:275.51mg
7.87%
Vitamin K:4.81µg
4.58%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.38%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.47%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.48%
Calcium:15.99mg
1.6%