Omega-3 Banana Muffins

Makes 10

This recipe contains flaxseeds, walnuts and hemp seeds, which are three of the top plant sources of healthy omega-3 fats. They are very child friendly (especially with chocolate)! and chopping the walnuts very finely is a good idea if you are making them for kids.

2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 7tbsp water

200g wholemeal self-raising flour

50g self-raising flour

40g ground almonds

1.5 tsp baking powder

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

¾ tsp salt

100g coconut sugar

50g walnuts, chopped (plus walnut halves for top, optional)

2 tbsp hempseeds

2tsp vanilla extract

4 tbsp olive oil

Splash of almond milk

4 ripe bananas

Optional add-ins

70g raisins (soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes)

And/or 40g 85% dark chocolate, chopped

1.     Make the flax egg, by mixing the ground flaxseed and water, stir and leave to rest for 5 minutes, while you prepare the other ingredients

2.     Weigh and thoroughly mix all the dry ingredients

3.     Mash 3 bananas in a bowl, reserving the fourth

4.     Add all the dry ingredients to the bowl followed by the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly, adding almond milk as needed to achieve a smooth, thick batter

5.     Chop the remaining banana and fold into the mixture, along with the raisins and/or chocolate if using

6.     Divide between 10 muffin cases, top with walnut halves if liked and bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean

7.     Leave to cool for 10 minutes and enjoy