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Banana Lentil Muffins with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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Delicious and nutritious Banana Lentil Muffins combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the protein-packed goodness of red lentils. These moist whole wheat muffins are enhanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate chips, making them perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked red lentils
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. almond extract
  • 2 very ripe bananas

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • 1⅓ cups whole wheat flour

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips + more for topping if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with muffin liners. Tulip-style liners are recommended for their height and shape.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: Ensure the cooked red lentils are well drained and cooled. In a blender or food processor, combine the lentils, eggs, honey, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, almond extract, very ripe bananas, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Blend everything until completely smooth.
  3. Combine with Flour: Place the whole wheat flour in a large mixing bowl. Pour the blended wet mixture into the bowl and stir until fully combined, creating a smooth batter.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter, leaving some to sprinkle on top if desired.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin liners. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if you like. Bake initially at 425°F for 5 minutes to set, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for another 18-22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure lentils are well drained and cooled before blending to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
  • Using very ripe bananas will enhance sweetness and moisture in the muffins.
  • Tulip muffin liners help muffins maintain shape due to their height.
  • Baking at a higher initial temperature helps muffins rise quickly and form a crust before lowering the temperature for even baking.
  • The muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit for variation.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/banana-lentil-muffins-with-chocolate-chips-recipe/