Recipe for banana and oat protein muffins

Packed with protein and made with natural and organic YaconViva Yacon Syrup and YaconViva Cacao Nibs, this is the ideal low sugar, high protein sweet treat.

Ingredients

150g Oats

2 Small mashed bananas

50g Melted coconut oil

3 tbsp YaconViva Yacon Syrup

1 tsp Cinnamon or 1/2 tsp Nutmeg

80g YaconViva Cacao Nibs

80g Chopped Walnuts

1 tsp Almond Essence

1 Scoop Protein

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 170c and grease a muffin tray.

2. Mix the oats, protein powder, YaconViva Cacao Nibs and cinnamon in a large bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, YaconViva Yacon Syrup and almond essence.

4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and mix until it resembles a dough like texture. Fold in the walnuts slowly as it starts to form.

5. Transfer into a muffin tray and flatten with a spoon.

6. Leave for 5 minutes before baking for 15-17 minutes and golden brown on top.

7. Allow to cool before transferring to a serving plate and enjoy!

Recipe created by @brunchinpairs / Laura Pyatt

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