They think they’re just innocent little nanner muffins studded with bluebs but they ain’t foolin’ NOBODY.
We see right through yewwwwwwww.
Do normal nanner muffins pack a whopping seven grams of protein and five grams of fiber? Errrmmmmm no.
No normal nanner muffins have hemp seeds and flax seeds and oats, oh my? Oh and do they legit taste like the best nanner muffins you’ve ever laid mouth on? I think not.
True story. The other day my dad asked me if hemp was the same thing as marijuana. WAIT–what? I loled. Frankly, it was less of a question and more him looking for confirmation. Yes father, I made weed muffins for you. After a quick google search, I discovered that hemp and Mary J come from the same plant, cannavis sativa. The difference lies in its use. Apparently industrial hemp grows differently (and in different areas) than the THC-producing plants intended for recreational use.
So sorry, these muffins won’t make you high…but they will make you healthy! Have I talked too much about hemp and too little about my neurotic frozen blueberry stash? I think so.
Another true story. The other day I bought a humongous bag of frozen blueberries at Target on sale for $10 because I’m sick of having to go to Whole Foods twice a week for the itty bitty bags. Considering I have the same chocolate blueberry smoothie for breakfast like every day and thus eat a cup of blueberries every morning without fail, it’s simply not economically logical to buy the little bags. So now I have enough blueberries to open a blueberry store. Enter the banana muffins that became blueberry banana muffins.
Everything leaves my kitchen blueberry flavored.
I cannot wait to have a Costco membership and buy huge bags of alllllll the things. And maybe a water tower full of almond milk.
While we’re on the topic of weird ingredients, let’s discuss spelt. Spelt isn’t all that weird at all. It’s essentially a totally under-rated whole grain that’s been around for thousands of years. In addition to tasting more mild, nutty and sweet than wheat, it actually requires less pesticides as well. While spelt creates a bit of a lighter final product, spelt and whole wheat are fairly similar nutritionally. Spelt does have a lower glycemic index than wheat however, meaning it doesn’t cause a spike in your blood sugar as quickly. I buy spelt flour in the bulk bins at Whole Foods. I like to switch up my grains, so spelt it is! Adding almond meal also makes a super moist product that’s lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein. Cue the ooohs and ahhhs of my carb-hating hashtag paleo friends!
Even though hemp is in the name of these muffins, you can easily make these muffins without the hemp seeds if you don’t have any on hand. They’ll be lower in protein and you won’t be high on life, but the flavor and texture will say the same.
Cheers to eating all the blueberries.
PrintBlueberry Banana Hemp Muffins
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 11 1x
- Category: Snack
Description
Packed with flax, oats and hemp seeds, these lightly sweetened, super moist whole-grain blueberry banana muffins are the perfect healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 medium overripe bananas
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or butter), melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup spelt flour
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup blueberries (I used frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a muffin tin liberally with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add maple syrup, eggs, coconut oil and vanilla, stirring to combine.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (except blueberries). Stir until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter evenly into muffin tin (I got 11 muffins).
- Bake for about 28-30 minutes, or until a fork comes out clean. Cool in muffin tin for 10 minutes before carefully transferring muffins to a cooling rack.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Giiirl, you sure know how to brighten up my sleepy Monday morning (I don’t wanna go to work! Oh look, muffins!). This post cracks me up. I did NOT know that about hemp seeds! I mean, I literally just learned that hemp seeds existed last week. I feel like such a hippie, I love it. I’m so freakin’ badass with my hemp seeds, yeahhhhh. Also, I’m convinced you’re Superwoman b/c IDK how you have time to do 1,000 things. Let me – study for the RD exam, cook & feed myself, sleep, workout, create amazing recipes, take beautiful pics of them, and write hilarious & informative blog posts like it ain’t no thang. Have hemp seeds given you magical powers?! You are efficient, though, that’s for suuuure! Seriously though, these photos are amazing. You can literally SEE how moist and incredible these muffins are. Let me also admit that I’ve already made these and THEY ARE THE BOMB! Like, I’m obsessed. I’m already planning on making another batch for brunch with friends this weekend, along with your skinny summer berry crisp. C’mon nanners, ripen for mama! I LOVE FOOD. AND YOU. AND BLUEBERRIES. AND MUFFINS. LET’S EAT ALL THE THINGS.
★★★★★
Now not only do you know that hemp seeds exist, but you know that they’re fantabulous in smoothies AND that they have a sister named Mary-J. You learn something new every day weeee!!! Love ya.
YAYYYY another recipe for hemp seeds! I have a huge bag (from Costco, duh) and I’m trying to figure out what all to do with them. Also, have you thought about buying fresh blueberries and freezing them? Right now while they are so abundant it might be cheaper (not sure though!)
OMG I need to buy a bag from Costco! I’m already done with my first bag and it’s been like to weeks.
YAYYYY another recipe for hemp seeds! I have a huge bag (from Costco, duh) and I’m trying to figure out what all to do with them. Also, have you thought about buying fresh blueberries and freezing them? Right now while they are so abundant it might be cheaper (not sure though!)
OMG I need to buy a bag from Costco! I’m already done with my first bag and it’s been like to weeks.
I bought my first… bushel? pint? quart?… erm… pack ( 😀 ) of blueberries this weekend — it’s like I was getting ready for this 😉 Love everything about these. Except the fact that there isn’t one currently sitting in front of me!
You neeeeed to use your pack of bluebs in these! They’re freaking amazing my friend. I know how much you love a good muffin girly!
I bought my first… bushel? pint? quart?… erm… pack ( 😀 ) of blueberries this weekend — it’s like I was getting ready for this 😉 Love everything about these. Except the fact that there isn’t one currently sitting in front of me!
You neeeeed to use your pack of bluebs in these! They’re freaking amazing my friend. I know how much you love a good muffin girly!
Mmmm…I love muffins, but they’re typically so unhealthy so I love this healthy version. They sound delish!
It’s crazy because I would never buy a muffin at a coffee shop…more like a cupcake without the frosting, right?!
Mmmm…I love muffins, but they’re typically so unhealthy so I love this healthy version. They sound delish!
It’s crazy because I would never buy a muffin at a coffee shop…more like a cupcake without the frosting, right?!
So, you are gonna feel like chucking one of these muffins at me as I used to think that if I was pulled over and for some weird reason given a blood test, hemp would give the same reading as marijuana! Yup – I had some crazy reasoning skills in my late teens!
Costco memberships are the BEST – but, I haven’t seen Almond milk at the Costco I frequent, as for blueberries – they have containers bigger than the ones at Target – your eyes will pop!
These muffins are so packed with goodness – and with nanners and blueberries and oats and cinnamon – they have some of my fav ingredients! So yum!!!
Hahaha that’s so funny! Like poppy seeds and opium! No almond milk at Costo?! Oh no!
So, you are gonna feel like chucking one of these muffins at me as I used to think that if I was pulled over and for some weird reason given a blood test, hemp would give the same reading as marijuana! Yup – I had some crazy reasoning skills in my late teens!
Costco memberships are the BEST – but, I haven’t seen Almond milk at the Costco I frequent, as for blueberries – they have containers bigger than the ones at Target – your eyes will pop!
These muffins are so packed with goodness – and with nanners and blueberries and oats and cinnamon – they have some of my fav ingredients! So yum!!!
Hahaha that’s so funny! Like poppy seeds and opium! No almond milk at Costo?! Oh no!
I never buy frozen blueberries because I find they’re so messy and they always stain my kitchen/my clothes/my skin blue and purple haha. I can’t wait to get cheap fresh blueberries at the farmers market when they’re in season in a few weeks!
My lips are always bright blue after breakfast so I know how you feel!
I never buy frozen blueberries because I find they’re so messy and they always stain my kitchen/my clothes/my skin blue and purple haha. I can’t wait to get cheap fresh blueberries at the farmers market when they’re in season in a few weeks!
My lips are always bright blue after breakfast so I know how you feel!
Hahaha! I LOLd while reading this. You’re hilarious, if you didn’t already know! Hemp is one of my favourite ingredients and so are blueberries. It’s just not a day without those two. Oh yeahhh Costco memberships are the best thing ever -that’s where I get my manitoba harvest hemp heart bags. Deal city! Also, I could really picture that water tower full of almond milk, which would go perfectly with these muffins Mmmmm.
Hahaha! I LOLd while reading this. You’re hilarious, if you didn’t already know! Hemp is one of my favourite ingredients and so are blueberries. It’s just not a day without those two. Oh yeahhh Costco memberships are the best thing ever -that’s where I get my manitoba harvest hemp heart bags. Deal city! Also, I could really picture that water tower full of almond milk, which would go perfectly with these muffins Mmmmm.
These look great! I could do with a bumper pack of frozen blueberries for smoothies too! That and bananas and spinach!! Healthy muffins that are tasty – hello!
I’m so with ya on the nanners and spinach! Total staples.
These look great! I could do with a bumper pack of frozen blueberries for smoothies too! That and bananas and spinach!! Healthy muffins that are tasty – hello!
I’m so with ya on the nanners and spinach! Total staples.