Bananas contain sugar – that’s what makes them taste sweet – but their sugar is naturally “packed” with fiber, antioxidants and essential nutrients, so using the whole fruit is a much better way to add extra sugar. sweeter than refined sugar. The fruit also provides its quintessential banana flavor and a certain moisture. So while it’s not optimal for every recipe, when it works, it really works. These muffins are a great example.
Get the recipe: Banana Pecan Muffins
Mashed ripe bananas are the main ingredient in these muffins, designed to make the most of overripe fruit. The fruit is crushed, then bound into a tender muffin form with whole wheat flour and egg, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, and textured with a pecan crunch, for a coffee-like experience. cake and also nourishing.
They need a dose of sweetness beyond banana, and I offer two options to achieve that. One of them is date sugar – a whole fruit sweetener made from ground and dried dates – which makes muffins without added sugar and imparts a more subtle sweetness. (The other option is regular light brown sugar, which gives a more traditional but still subtle level of sweetness.)
Whichever sweetener you choose, you’ll get a tempting batch of muffins, perfect for breakfast or with afternoon tea or coffee, to sweeten your day in just the right way.
Get the recipe: Banana Pecan Muffins
