Green Banana Flour Muffins offer a delectable and nutritious breakfast option that is both gluten-free and anti-inflammatory, suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
About two Christmases ago, my brother gifted me a pack of green banana flour, which initially didn't excite me much, akin to receiving a mundane pair of Amazon socks or generic underwear. I stowed it away in my kitchen cupboard, where it remained untouched for several months. However, one day, feeling a tinge of guilt upon spotting it, I decided to search for a recipe for pancakes using this unusual ingredient. To my surprise, the resulting pancakes turned out to be some of the best I had ever tasted. Moreover, I discovered that green banana flour is incredibly nutritious and serves as a fantastic anti-inflammatory breakfast option.
Dried green banana flour acts as a prebiotic, benefiting the gut microbiome by modulating oxidative stress and preventing intestinal inflammation. Essentially, it promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut, enhancing intestinal tissue protection and reducing inflammation.
I experimented with various additions to the pancake batter, such as walnuts, chocolate chips, and blueberries, all of which complemented the recipe well. However, I did encounter some variability in the quality of the flour between different batches and even within the same brand. Occasionally, the batter failed to cook properly, resulting in a wet mush instead of forming pancakes. Rather than discarding the batter, I found that adding an additional cup and a half of almond milk and baking the mixture in ramekins in the oven for 50 minutes to an hour produced delicious muffins. I found these muffins to be almost as enjoyable as the pancakes themselves.
I encourage you to try out the original pancake recipe I used and feel free to experiment with your own additions. If you encounter any issues with the consistency of the batter, consider transforming it into muffins using the method I described. Please share your feedback in the comments; I'm confident you'll find this recipe as delightful as I did.
Recipe
Here's the equipment and ingredients you'll need to make Banana Flour Pancakes:
Equipment:
- Whisk
- Frying pan
Ingredients:
- 1 cup banana flour (green banana flour or plantain flour)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ( anti-inflammatory alternatives are pure maple syrup, and coconut sugar)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons oil (extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (vanilla or plain)
- 1-2 tablespoons oil for greasing the pan
- ½ cup Optional Garnish: pecans
Instructions:
1. Mix the dry ingredients together.
2. Slowly add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
3. Heat a frying pan with oil over medium-high heat.
4. Pour ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake.
5. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Optionally, add toppings like pecans, walnuts, bananas, or syrup before serving.
Original Recipe: https://aubreyskitchen.com/banana-flour-pancakes/
I tried this recipe, and it was delicious!
My partner loves these muffins. Very healthy and you can enjoy without dessert guilt. Way to go Alex!