This is the simplest recipe ever. It was given to me by my niece – thank you, Kirsty. It has a minimum of ingredients and no flour or sugar at all. And yet they turned out looking and tasting just like muffins should. Who would have thought it! I love making elaborate slices and tarts but sometimes a batch of quick muffins is just what’s needed. I made some marshmallow, caramel, chocolate bars for a guest post last weekend and Adriano didn’t like them. He prefers the simplicity of muffins or a piece of cake. I, on the other hand, loved the bars. If you are on the low Fodmap diet, do not use the cashew butter alternative. It is high Fodmap.
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
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Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup nut butter - peanut, almond or cashew
- 2 small bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 cup blueberries
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Place all the ingredients except the blueberries in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Remove from the processor and fold in the blueberries.
- Spoon into 12 muffin tins and bake for approx. 10 minutes.
What a simple recipe. We are all in Kirsty’s debt.
I’m trying to imagine shaving my underarms with peanut butter. All I’ve got is extra crunchy 🙂
I’ve been trying to imagine it myself. The crunchy would certainly be an interesting experience but the blade might get upset.
Mmmmm…..these sound so tasty, and love that they’re so darn simple! What a yummy way to start the day.
Even though I like the elaborate things, it is a breath of fresh air to create something so simple.
I love Maureen’s extra crunchy remark! And these muffins look great, too. Nice, easy recipe. Congrats on the next 2 books. 😉
Thanks, John.
Yes, I can’t imagine shaving with peanut butter would be simple, crunchy or not.
These look amazing! I love the peanut butter and blue berry combination.
It’s a little unusual but works well!
I love peanut butter, what tasty muffins!
They were very tasty, Laura, and so simple.
You got me with words “This is the simplest recipe ever”, hahahha. It also looks delicious. I’ll make my peanut butter especially for this recipe.
This is would be a great breakfast food for you, Marta.
Oh my ~ This one’s right up my alley 🙂
The simplicity is right up my alley too.
I knew there were a lot of uses for peanut butter but shaving cream? That’s a new one. I love the look of these muffins and yes, they look like the ‘real’ thing despite the fact there’s no sugar or flour. Who’d have thought! xx
I can think of much better things to do with peanut butter and not sure about how easy it would be to wash off after shaving.
Hi,love this idea. Would it work with cider vinegar and replace blueberries with apple bits perhaps? Some vinegars aren’t gluten free. Thanks.
Absolutely you use cider vinegar and apple bits. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
So you’re an amazing cook and photographer, AND you’re a published novelist?! Is there anything you can’t do?! 😉
I love how simple this recipe is!
Hugs,
Megan
Megan, you are very sweet. I’m not sure about amazing but I love the compliment. Thanks.
I love it when a simple recipe works so well! And, I have lots of blueberries to use right now. Just in time.
Blueberries have to be my favourite fruit and they work so well in baking. The colour is an added bonus.
I substituted the egg with chia seed meal + water, and while the taste is great, I had to bake them for thirty minutes. They do taste great. Oh, and I topped them with chocolate chunks instead of adding blueberries 🙂
I love that they worked without the egg, and chocolate chunks sound great.
Mine are still peanut butter consistency after 20 min. Any suggestions of what I should do differently next time? Thanks!
I’m not sure, Emily. I have made them several times now and they have always worked. Maybe it’s something to do with the size of the eggs and the size and ripeness of the bananas – but really not sure since it has not happened to me.
Hi. What type of vinegar do you use? Eg red or white wine vinegar? Thanks
I used white but it is such a small amount that it wouldn’t matter. It is there to activate the baking powder.
Thanks. Saves me buying another type!
It’s a great recipe and simple. Enjoy!
Hi,
I’m really excited to make these. It’s so nice to see such a simple recipe. However, I’m thinking of exchanging the peanut butter for sunflower seed, and perhaps do chocolate instead of blueberries, ( it’s for a kid birthday party).
Can I sub like for like? Or do you think it may be tricky?
Thanks for a fantastic recipe! I made these for a “Tin Foil Hat” New Year’s Eve party in Denver (used almond butter) and they were a bit hit, although I realize I actually ate most of them…
LOL. They are easy to eat a lot of. Just be careful if they are made with almond butter because we are restricted on how many almonds we can eat. Sounds like a fun party.
I added up all the calories and divided it by 12. Each muffin is 169 calories.
When you say 2 “SMALL” bananas…are these home grown Florida size bananas or corporate farms shipped to grocery chains sized bananas? Perhaps a weight would help in this instance?