Banana Macademia Muffins
Servings 2
Calories 716kcal
Ingredients
Banana Macadamia Nut Muffins
- ¼ cup Crushed pineapple drained
- ¼ cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup Banana mashed
- ¼ cup Vegetable oil
- 1 Egg
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Baking soda
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Macadamia nuts chopped (plus more for topping, optional)
Fruit
- 1 cup Fresh fruit e.g. peaches, pineapple chunks, or raspberries
Strawberry Oat Milk Smoothie
- 1 cup Strawberries fresh or frozen, hulled
- 1½ cups Oat milk cold
- 1 TBSP Maple syrup
- ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Ice optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease 2 muffin cups per serving.
- Make muffin batter: In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and mashed banana. Stir in vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Add granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix to combine. Gently fold in all-purpose flour, then stir in chopped macadamia nuts. Do not overmix.
- Fill and bake: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Top with extra chopped nuts if desired. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the smoothie: In a blender, combine strawberries, oat milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice if using. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 45–60 seconds. Adjust sweetness and texture if needed.
- Serve the muffins with fresh fruit and smoothie. Enjoy your easy and uplifting breakfast!
Nutrition
Calories: 716kcal | Carbohydrates: 124g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 1019IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 5mg