I have just had lots of fun making some Gluten Free/ Dairy Free Banana Muffins.
I had tried to make some carrot and banana ones a few weeks ago and it was a total disaster as I mixed up the quantities of flour on the recipe and it was way too dry but these have been my own experiment with a combination of a few different recipes.
The oven is going at the moment and they smell so good. I have been trying so hard to eat well and healthily as I am trying to lose some of the added kilos I now can’t budge ? so am eating healthy protein rich meals and healthy protein rich snacks all day. With my thyroid as underactive as it is and now with a gluten free diet,I actually absorb nutrients so as good as it was to gain those kilos at first,I now am struggling with a the extra few I have put on.
What’s great about these muffins is that I used Quinoa flour as one of my flours in the mix. Quinoa is a wonderful South American grain that is actually high in protein. I add it to a lot of my veggie dishes and make a pilaf with it. I was pretty excited the other day to discover Quinoa flour (what crazy things we Celiacs get excited about. ?).
So now I can add it into baked goods and it raises the protein content,which in turn lowers the glycaemic index of the food which means there is less of an insulin response and blood sugar doesn’t spike.
Ok now as they say the proof is in the tasting……
Well I’m happy to report that they taste really yummy! I think that it’s really hit and miss with gluten free baking but these are really delicious. These banana muffins are perfect for that afternoon snack with a cup of tea. The muffins provide a serving of fruit,carbohydrates and protein all in one.
Here is my recipe:
Gluten Free Dairy Free Banana Muffins
Cream together
¾ cup oil
¾ cup Brown Sugar
Add
2 eggs
Add 3 mashed bananas
Handful of raisins (optional)
Sieve together:
100gr Quinoa Flour
50 gr corn flour
50gr maize flour (or rice flour)
2tsp baking powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
2 tsps cinnamon
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp xantham gum
Fold all together
Pour into muffin tins and Bake at 180 C for 25 mins.
What recipes have you tried? Please comment and let me know.
