Brain-Boosting Blueberry Banana Muffins
Brain-boosting foods: blueberries, banana, chia seeds, and whole wheat flour. Brain-boosting nutrients: omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, vitamin C, fiber, lutein, and antioxidants.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 banana
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix oil, egg and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth; add in bananamixing well.
- Blend the dry ingredients well in a separate bowl – flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chia seeds
- Add dry ingredients to oil mixture. Add in blueberries and Vanilla. Gently stir together just until moistened – do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin tray sprayed with vegetable pan spray.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition: 135 calories, 3 g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 2 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber.