Chocolate Walnut Banana Muffins - Vegan

Chocolate Walnut Banana Muffins are so delicious! They are so moist and chewy no one will ever know these were made at home with healthy ingredients. They are a fantastic *healthy alternative to traditional muffins. Instead of using wheat flour, this recipe uses spelt flour which has more protein and nutrients than wheat flour.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups  spelt flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups  mashed ripe bananas
• 2⁄3 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄3 cup  softened coconut oil
• 2⁄3 cup  non-dairy chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C) Prepare 12- cup muffin tray with paper or light coating of coconut oil.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Add the mashed banana and syrup, and oil. Stir just until all flour is absorbed. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
3. Portion the batter into muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.