Oh yeah, and vegan.
Lately I’ve been going back through all my old favourites and my mind has been boggling at what refined crap I used to eat like it ain’t no thang. Well, ever since I had babies and they started to eat the food I made, I wanted to do better by them. I was afraid of baking with wholemeal flour because I thought it tasted weird, except I was wrong. I also started to think twice about adding sugar, I really just don’t think a kid that’s not even two needs sugary things. Each to their own and all, and I don’t mind the occasional treat or whatever, but… yeah.
I remember thinking my banana chia muffins weren’t so bad, even though I know recipes like that are pretty much just cake. In muffin form. So I decided to change it so I could feel good giving it to my kids, and also eating it myself. Nobody gets fueled properly with white sugar and white flour, and boy I need all the proper energy I can get!
I removed the egg and replaced it with flax meal and water. I don’t even know why. You can either use the flax meal option or add an egg. Whatever you like!
I also freeze these and pop into lunchboxes.
Wholemeal banana and peach muffins: egg-free (vegan) and refined-sugar-free
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| Serves | 24 |
| Allergy | Egg |
| Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Breakfast, Lunch, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups wholemeal self-raising flour (or wholemeal plain flour and 1.5 teaspoons baking powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 Large bananas, mashed
- 2 Large peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons flax meal (mixed with two tablespoons water)
- 1/3 cup oil (I used coconut oil)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat your oven to 200C. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Mix all ingredients until combined but lumpy. Spoon into muffin tins and bake 20-30 minutes until cooked all the way through. | |
Caitlin Jeffrey says
February 7, 2013 at 7:41 amLooks REALLY yummy. Will give these a go!
Veggie Mama says
February 7, 2013 at 5:22 pmThey’re great!
Becci Stalker says
February 7, 2013 at 7:50 amTotally agree wholemeal flour all the way! These looks great 🙂
Veggie Mama says
February 7, 2013 at 5:21 pmI dont even notice a difference!
Reannon Hope says
February 7, 2013 at 8:15 amDo you think I could leave the peach out & just add extra banana?
Just wondering if you’ve used coconut flour to bake with? I’ve seen a few recipes around Pinterest & want to give it a go because my body is not tolerating all the usual carbs- pasta, bread, rice & white flour- right now ( stupid body). Maybe I should give whole meal flour a crack too & see if my kids notice…
Veggie Mama says
February 7, 2013 at 5:21 pmI wouldnt worry about adding extra banana! Never tried coconut flour, but there’s some in the cupboard, so I will!
Reannon Hope says
February 7, 2013 at 9:45 pmI bought some yesterday & have found a few recipes ( lemon & poppy seed pancakes anyone?!) so I’m going to give it whirl over the weekend. I’ve read that it sucks of any moisture so you need to add more eggs & liquid….
Veggie Mama says
February 9, 2013 at 7:57 pmoh man, those pancakes sound great! I did find a recipe for crackers the other day. I might try some 🙂
Jess says
February 7, 2013 at 10:40 amOk not sure if I am being completely blind or my brain is sleep deprived but is there a recipe attached to this post somewhere?? I’m keen to make these for my two year old, I’m all for no sugar in anything I give him…..
Melissa Gasson says
February 7, 2013 at 12:04 pmDont worry, i couldnt find either…..?
Veggie Mama says
February 7, 2013 at 4:12 pmPlease see above x
Veggie Mama says
February 7, 2013 at 4:11 pmSo sorry! I am sleep deprived too. I even double-checked it before I published. The recipe card is added now, and I hope your little guy likes them x
Jess says
February 9, 2013 at 7:42 pmFabulous, thanks so much and I’m sure he will love them! Thanks again. PS – I love your blog xo
Sitdownmummy.com says
February 8, 2013 at 8:11 amWhere would I get coconut sugar from? Sorry if a silly question. X
Veggie Mama says
February 9, 2013 at 7:58 pmNot silly at all! I get it either from the Natural Food Store in Tanawha or online at lovingearth.net … there should be some in a health food store nearest you!
Alice Longo says
April 19, 2014 at 10:16 amWOW this look good I think I am going to try making these. Thanks!
Veggie Mama says
April 23, 2014 at 3:47 pmI hope you liked them!