muffins

As the cooler weather approaches and we are spending a bit more time inside, my little one and I are always looking for new, fun recipes to try! These “healthy-ish” Banana Muffins were delicious and easy to make! Plus, we had all of the ingredients at home so it was a no brainer for us.

INGREDIENTS:

Banana Muffin* Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour (wheat, almond, whatever you prefer)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon (or more if you’re like us!)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (we love this brand!)
• 1/3 cup organic maple syrup 
• 1/4 tsp natural vanilla extract
• 1 large ripe banana
• 2 eggs

Cream Cheese Frosting* Ingredients

• 1 (8oz) block cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

*All natural, organic ingredients were used in our recipe. All of the specific brands we used are linked!

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare the cupcake mix. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line your stainless steel muffin tray with muffin liners. We use these parchment paper liners – non-stick without any chemicals!
2. In a large bowl, mush a banana. Then, add two eggs, coconut oil (1/4 cup), maple syrup (1/3 cup), and vanilla (1 tsp).
3. Now add the flour (2 1/2 cups), baking soda (1/2 tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and salt (1/4 tsp). Mix well.
4. Fill each muffin liner approximately two-thirds of the way full. Bake for 20 minutes or so at 350°F, until golden.
5. Prepare the cream cheese frosting while the cupcakes are baking. Using a hand mixer, blend together cream cheese, powdered sugar (1 cup), butter (2 tbsp), vanilla (1 tsp), cinnamon (1/4 tsp), and salt (1/4 tsp). Chill for approximately 30 minutes.
6. Frost the cupcakes once they have cooled and enjoy!

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