Tasty and dairy-free Vegan Lentil Banana Muffins are healthy. This delicate sweet dish is for vegan lovers. Simple plant-based ingredients are used to prepare banana muffins. We make these healthy muffins with red lentils, mashed bananas, and applesauce instead of artificial sweeteners. These muffins are loaded with proteins and fibers. It’s the perfect meal for babies, school-going kids, lunches, and breakfast. Each bite of red lentil muffin is flavorful and satisfies your taste buds. Prepare Vegan Lentil Banana Muffins with the following instructions.
Why does everyone love this dish?
- Everyone loves these banana muffins because
- Easy to make
- No artificial sweeteners add
- Healthy muffins
- Fluffy and delicate texture
- Plant-based Ingredients used
- Perfect for young ones and kids
- Flavorful and tasty
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls 2
- Food Blender
- Spatula
- Muffin Tray
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- Uncooked Red lentil 1 cup
- Mashed Banana 1cup, use ripe banana
- Unsweetened applesauce 1/2cup
- Vanilla extract 2tsps
- Baking Powder 2tsps
- Cinnamon 1/2tsp
- Fresh Blueberries 1 cup
- Whole Wheat Flour 150 grams
- Olive Oil 1/2 cup
- Baking Soda 3/4tsp
Instructions
- To make vegan Red lentil muffins, follow some steps.
- First, we will adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- With the olive oil, grease the muffin tray.
- Meanwhile, soaked red lentils in water for half an hour.
- After that, add soaked red lentils to water. Cook for 12-16 minutes on a medium flame.
- Once the lentils are cooked, cool them at normal temperature.
- Next, add cooked red lentils, mashed ripe banana, applesauce, olive oil, and vanilla extract to a large bowl.
- Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
- Next, take a small bowl. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Combine the mixture with the banana, and lentil mixture.
- Now, add this mixture to the muffin tray with the help of a spatula.
- For 20-30 minutes bake muffins or until it’s top crispy and center soft.
- After baking, chill the muffins at normal temperature.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over these muffins.
Variations
- Add hemp seeds and flax seeds. Hemp seeds are a good source of proteins. Flax seeds are used to make egg-free muffins.
- To make muffins colorful, sprinkle colorful bounties, and chocolate chips.
- Additionally, you can add spices like ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cinnamon. It will provide an aroma to the muffins.
Tips
Evenly spread the batter into muffin trays.
To combine all ingredients use a food blender. Ensure all ingredients are properly mixed.
Both fresh and frozen fruits work well.
Avoid mixing the batter too much.
It is important to use baking powder that is both active and fresh.
To avoid sugar and honey, add ripe bananas. Naturally, sweetness is present in the ripe bananas.
Measure the ingredients with measuring cups.
You can bend all ingredients in a food blender to add a velvety texture.
Notes
We add 1 tablespoon of flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water to make egg-free muffins.
Instead of uncooked red lentils, You can add cooked lentils.
Don’t overbake the muffins. Otherwise, it will be hard and difficult to eat.
Storage Information
Room Temperature: You can place banana muffins at normal temperature for 1-2 days.
Fridge: For 3-4 days store the banana muffins in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight jar to prevent muffins from hardness.
To freeze: Muffins also freeze for 2- 3 months. You can wrap single muffins in plastic wraps
FAQs
How do we top these muffins?
You may add frozen fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, and cranberries over the muffins. Additionally, you can add dried fruits like dates, raisins, and cashews. It will enhance the flavor of muffins.
Can I use canned lentils?
Yes, you can add canned lentils instead of uncooked lentils.
Can I add another type of flour instead of white whole-wheat flour?
Depending on your taste, you can use all-purpose flour and almond flour. But add the same quantity as the all-purpose flour and both will work well.
Which type of lentil will best work to make muffins?
These muffins can be made with Red, yellow, brown, and green lentils. But they all have a stronger flavor than red lentils. I recommend using red lentils because they cook easily.
How do we make these muffins gluten-free?
You may replace white-whole wheat flour with gluten-free flour to make healthy and tasty muffins.
Can I use frozen bananas that are ripe?
Yes, you can use frozen, ripe bananas. Bananas freeze wells for up to 1 month.
What advantages do lentils have for health?
Lentils have a lot of health benefits because they contain high amounts of protein, fiber, iron, and other nutrient values. It is also good for stomach health.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving amount 1
Total Calories 168kcal
Carbohydrates 18g
Protein 4g
Fat 10g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 4g
Iron 1mg
