Banana, Apple & Date Wholewheat Muffins

Banana Apple & Date Wholewheat Muffins

These “on the go” banana, apple & date wholewheat muffins are a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre making them beneficial for easing constipation, helping to clean out the gastrointestinal system and allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency.  It is crucial, however, to drink lots of water when eating high-fibre foods as without sufficient water for the fibre to take up, other digestive issues can occur.

Print

clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Banana, Apple & Date Wholewheat Muffins

These “on the go” banana, apple & date wholewheat muffins are a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre making them beneficial for easing constipation, helping to clean out the gastrointestinal system and allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency.  It is crucial, however, to drink lots of water when eating high-fibre foods as without sufficient water for the fibre to take up, other digestive issues can occur.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 egg
  • 50ml light olive oil
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 grated eating apple, unpeeled
  • 1 very ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar

Dry ingredients

  • 50g chopped dates
  • 100g wholegrain flour
  • 25g oats
  • 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Oats, seeds for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 180C.  Line a muffin tin with paper cases – this recipe makes around 7 large muffins
  • Place the wet ingredients (egg, oil, buttermilk, apple, banana, maple syrup) into a jug and stir until combined
  • Place all dry ingredients in a bowl – make a well in the centre and gently stir in the wet mixture. Do not over stir
  • Spoon into muffin cases, sprinkle with oats and place in the oven for about 20 minutes. Leave to cool in the tin
  • Can be frozen so you can make a big batch for an ‘on-the-go’ breakfast anytime
  • Author: Caroline Haigh
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20

Recent Recipes

Chicken stir fry with edamame

Chicken stir fry with edamame

This quick and easy stir fry doesn’t contain starches or added sugars but is very satisfying and delicious. It contains a good amount of fibre and net carbohydrates of just over 17g, well within the parameters for moderate carbohydrate dietary intake. 

Read More »
Share
Tweet
LinkedIn
Pinterest