Healthy Banana Blueberry Muffins

For, the biggest challenge for daily healthy eating comes in the morning for breakfast. It usually happens on the go, and as a result I'm most tempted to reach for some not-so-great food choices for breakfast. However, I think I have (temporarily) cured some of my breakfast woes with this easy blueberry muffins recipe. I've rediscovered just how great healthy muffins are for an on-the-go breakfast. I'll just bake a batch of the healthy blueberry muffins recipe beforehand and stick everything in the fridge or freezer. Come morning, it's just reheat and eat. For some healthy variety in your breakfast routine, you have to reach for these healthy muffins!

The Best Chocolate Banana Muffins

Muffins are a staple among breakfast and snack items. There are so many flavors to choose from including peanut butter fudge, banana nut, cranberry bran, blueberry and even basic corn muffins. The limits are truly endless. Chocolate Banana takes the cake with its sweet blends of tropical banana flavors and cocoa tempting the taste buds. There are many versions of the muffins - mini, regular, jumbo and even frosted. The only problem with them is they are high in fat, calories, cholesterol, sodium and trans fats. If you are on any kind of weight loss plan at all, these baked treats can leave you with guilt.

Making a chocolate banana muffin at home on the other hand can be quite healthy if you include ingredients like flax seeds, whole grains, bran, margerine and sugar-free alternatives. The costs for these ingredients can really add up, and the baking process can really leave a mess behind. Unfortunately, the truth is that a homemade health muffin usually doesn't taste completely fantastic when the tastier ingredients are removed.

Instead, search for a store-bought alternative that offers a completely healthy option and tastes good too. Look for muffins around 100 calories that have no hydrogenated oils and no preservatives. Don't bother going to a regular grocery store for these items. Most likely, you'll have to visit a store like Whole Foods or a local health shop to find healthy chocolate banana muffins. Check with weight loss companies if you can't find them in the stores.

Banana Nut Muffins

These banana nut muffins are not overly sweet, but are honest and wholesome in that they contain nuts, banana and whole wheat which are obviously good for you.

I often have bananas that have become over-ripe and find myself looking for banana recipes because I just can not throw them away, I'd rather use them and make something delicious to eat. I have recently discovered that I can freeze ripe bananas and use them when I need some which I find incredibly handy.

Banana muffins are always a hit in my home and this muffin recipe is rather delicious. My children enjoy them very much.

Banana Nut Muffin Recipe:
Makes about 12 regular sized muffins

Ingredients:

* 250ml (1c) bran
* 250ml (1c) whole wheat flour
* 5ml (1t) baking powder
* pinch of salt
* 30ml (2T) sugar
* 125ml (1/2c) chopped nuts of your choice
* 2 bananas, mashed
* 250ml (1c) low fat milk
* 1 egg
* 60ml (1/4c) vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degC (350 degF).
2. Put all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
3. Spoon the mixture into muffin tray and bake for about 25 minutes or until done.

Cook's Notes:
You can use any nuts you wish. I use mixed nuts and to save time, I don't chop them, but put them into a plastic bag and hammer them gently with a meat mallet until they're crushed to my liking.

I do hope you enjoy making this muffin recipe. It honestly couldn't be quicker or easier to make and will make even the most novice of cooks feel like a champion.