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Banana Date Muffins
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with coconut oil.
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In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups mashed bananas, ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, and the flax mixture.
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Add 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Stir to combine.
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Gently fold in 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ cup flaxseed meal, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in 1 cup chopped Medjool dates.
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Spoon the batter into muffin tins, filling each about ⅔ full.
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Bake for 6 minutes at 425°F (218°C). Reduce the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Date Prep Magic 🌴Soak Medjool dates in boiling water for 10 minutes before chopping to create a softer, more spreadable texture that blends seamlessly into the muffin batter.
- Banana Ripeness Hack 🍌Use bananas that are completely brown and soft - the darker and more overripe, the more natural sweetness and moisture they'll contribute to your muffins.
- Flaxseed Activation Trick 🌱Mix flaxseed meal with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a natural egg replacement that binds ingredients and adds extra nutritional value.
- Muffin Moisture Secret 💧Gently fold wet and dry ingredients until just combined to prevent gluten development and ensure ultra-tender, soft muffins with a delicate crumb.
- Non-Stick Genius 🧈Lightly grease muffin cups with coconut oil and dust with a thin layer of flour to guarantee easy muffin removal without sticking.
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Low-Cholesterol
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