Chef notes

These muffins are always a hit in my home. They provide the deliciousness of banana bread along with an extra boost of plant protein and fiber from the beans and walnuts, providing lasting energy and a legitimate excuse to enjoy them as part of breakfast or as a snack! Plus, they’re portable and also easy to freeze.

Ingredients

1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed
2 over-ripe medium bananas
2 eggs
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (regular yogurt works fine, too)
1/8 cup olive or canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a food processor, add beans and 1-2 tablespoons water and puree. Then add bananas, eggs, brown sugar, yogurt, oil and vanilla. Puree until smooth.

In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger. Stir to evenly combine.Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until integrated into a thicker batter. Don't overmix.

Fold in walnuts.

Spoon batter into oiled muffin cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until done.

Enjoy as a delicious plant protein- and fiber-rich part of breakfast or as a snack.