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Blueberry Banana Hemp Muffins

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They think they’re just innocent little nanner muffins studded with bluebs but they ain’t foolin’ NOBODY.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Blueberry Banana Hemp Muffins

★★★★★ 4.8 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Alexis
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 11 1x
  • Category: Snack
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Description

Packed with flax, oats and hemp seeds, these lightly sweetened, super moist whole-grain blueberry banana muffins are the perfect healthy snack.

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a muffin tin liberally with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add maple syrup, eggs, coconut oil and vanilla, stirring to combine.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients (except blueberries). Stir until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
  4. Pour batter evenly into muffin tin (I got 11 muffins).
  5. 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.
  6. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

 

Comments

  1. 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!

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  2. 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.

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  4. 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!!!

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  6. I bought my first… bushel? pint? quart?… erm… pack ( :D ) 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!

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  7. 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!)

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  8. 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.

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    • 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.

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  10. Alexis,

    Happy Summer to you, and thanks for the great recipe. Now I have something for the ole “cannibus” besides brownies(I prefer the hemp with the Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC))(grin/shrug).
    Now I will be happy, & healthy..??

    “Peace Babie”,
    Richard :^)

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  13. Great post! You’re the first blogger I’ve seen address the hemp vs. mary jane issue..so cheers to you for “breaking the silence”. I wonder how many people you just educated with this post? I just so happen to be one of those people who sees absolutely nothing wrong with baking with actual cannabis too..brownies, cookies, butter, ad other edibles too. Why the heck not?! I believe it’s all so good for the soul.

    These muffins are just my style bee tee dubs. Gotsta make me some of these asap :) :)

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  14. Yum! I ended up with 24 mini muffins and 6 regular size. My 2-year-old loved them…pretty sure he ate 5 mini muffins this morning!! I used homemade date syrup instead of maple syrup. Random question I’ve been meaning to ask a recipe creator…Does the salt affect the baking/rise of the muffins, or is it just for taste? I never add salt to anything (except bread since I know that bread needs the salt to help it rise), but I wasn’t sure if it makes a difference for muffins. Thanks for all the great recipes, and congrats on becoming an RD!

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    • I’m so glad you liked them! Great call on subbing the maple syrup for date syrup. Salt does affect the taste and texture. It strengthens the gluten in the flour (spelt in this case). I’m not sure how it works with gluten-free goods, but I do know it’s important for flavor too :) You’re so welcome, Ashley!

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  16. This recipe is great! I found my batter to be very dry. I ended up adding 1 1/4 cup of almond milk. Did I miss something? I used coconut flour instead of spelt flour and 2 flax eggs instead of eggs.

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    • Coconut flour should never be replaced for other flours because it absorbs liquids much more! So it makes sense that you had to add a ton more almond milk. :)

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  17. Quiiiick question. I want to make these again. Will using fresh blueberries make them less moist than using frozen ones? Frozen blueberries tend to make things “wetter” I find, which in this case could be a good thing. I have both fresh and frozen at the moment. Thoughts on blueberry use and moisture? :)

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  18. Omgggggg. I love these. I just made them this morning (the only two changes I made were using tj’s gf flour instead of the spelt and doubling up the flaxseed because I didn’t have hemp seeds on hand) and it made 12 beautifully delish muffins. I’m so thankful for this healthful recipe that tastes so good. I have already eaten 3. So good!

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  19. Great write-up! You’re the first blogger I’ve observed target your hemp as opposed to. jane helen issue.. thus many thanks to your account with regard to “breaking your silence”. My spouse and i question the number of folks you simply educated on this write-up? I merely thus happen to be one of those people who recognizes practically nothing incorrect together with preparing together with true hashish as well.. brownies, snacks, butter, advertising additional food as well. The reason your bejesus not?! I believe it’s many so great to the soul.

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  21. Hello!! I was so excited to make these. Didn’t have spelt flour though so I used coconut and fresh berries, followed everything else and mine turned out way too dry also :(
    I am not a good enough baker to know what to add for moisture.
    But I’ll try again these just look too amazing !!

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    • Hi Chelsy! Unfortunately coconut flour is super tricky. It’s really absorbant and requires a bunch of extra liquid and eggs. If you’re out of spelt flour, good substitutes would be whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, or gluten-free flour.

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  22. Hi Alexis,
    I am allergic to almonds (and all nuts :( :( )…anything that you would recommend instead of the almond meal?

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  24. I changed the recipe a bit since I did not have flax so instead I added pumpkin seeds, chia seeds (along with the hemp seeds) and also used frozen mixed berries. They turned out GREAT! Thanks for the recipe!

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  25. I love your recipes and web site. I am striving to eat healthier so I am now more aware of calories too. I would like to know the amount of calories in the banana blueberry hemp muffins, if possible. Thank you so much.

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