Coconut Bananza Muffin & Mango Smoothie

Hello! Happy Wednesday.

Yesterday was Tuesday (wow I sound like Rebecca Black) so that means Sweet Tooth Tuesday!

I had bananas on the counter that had seen better days so out came the muffin pan because I was making Coconut Bananza Muffins! Who doesn't love coconut and banana? That combo is so tropical I almost forgot where I was until I looked out the window at rain and 11ºC weather, and I remembered oh ya...Toronto.

I had one of these muffin guys this morning for breakfast with a Mango Orange Smoothie.

For the smoothie: 8 chunks of frozen mango, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup almond milk, 1 tbsp of chia seeds. Mix in blender for 2 mins and voila!

For the Coconut Bonanza muffins:

4-5 ripe bananas

2/3 cup coconut milk

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 flax eggs or egg substitute (flax adds a nuttier flavour)

1/4 cup olive oil (next time I'll use coconut oil here)

1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup coconut sugar

1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

 1/2 tsp sea salt 

Garnish: shredded coconut or chopped walnuts

Oven preheated to 350ºF. Muffin liners in muffin pan.

Mash the bananas and mix in all wet ingredients. Stir well.

In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients and stir them.

Add dry to wet in 2 batches, stir until well combined. Pour into muffin cups and garnish (I did 8 with shredded coconut and 4 with chopped walnuts).

Bake for 20-25 mins (check after 15 mins) and poke with a toothpick until it comes out clean.

You could also add cacao nibs or chocolate chips...maybe next time.

Have a sweet day!