Banana rice muffins are a type of muffin baked using rice flour. They are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional wheat flour muffins. Banana rice muffins are also gluten free which make them a good option for people with gluten sensitivity. The rice flour is made from ground raw rice that can be bought from local stores or ground from home. See how you can make homemade rice flour here. To grind from home will require a good quality blender, grinder or food processor. These muffins are a good source of carbohydrates and full of nutrients from the bananas. The bananas also add natural sweetness and moisture to the muffins. If you have overripe bananas, these muffins are a fun way of use up these bananas. Banana rice muffins can be enjoyed as a snack or breakfast food.
Health benefits of banana rice muffins
The most obvious health benefit of banana rice muffins is that they are gluten-free as they are made of rice flour. This makes them safe for people with gluten sensitivities. These muffins are rich in carbohydrates as rice is a good source of carbohydrates. Bananas in the muffins makes for a good source of potassium which is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure and heart function. Rice is easy to digest as compared to wheat thus beneficial for those with digestive issues. Besides, the muffins are a good source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, B6 and manganese.
Health tip
It’s important to keep in mind that while banana rice muffins offer some health benefits, they should be consumed in moderation as they are still a source of added sugar and calories. You can also make these muffins more nutritious by adding nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
How to make banana rice muffins
The main ingredients in these muffins are of course bananas and rice flour. You will also require sugar, eggs, baking powder and milk. Other ingredients that may. You can also add other ingredients like vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, or nuts to give them more flavor. The muffins are usually made by mixing the wet ingredients together, then adding the dry ingredients. The batter is then spooned into muffin tins and baked at 180°c for 20 minutes.
Check out these other healthy muffins recipes:
- Easy and quick banana chocolate chips muffins
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- Delicious and nutritious blueberry muffins
Delicious gluten-free banana rice muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup melted butter/margarine
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Step one:
- Prepare the oven and the baking tin for the muffins by pre-heating the oven to 180°c and greasing the muffin tin or lining the tins with muffin liners.
Step two:
- Combine all the dry ingredients together in one bowl and mix them well. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, melted butter/margarine, milk, lemon juice and the mashed bananas. Mix the dry ingredients with the egg mixture and mix using a spatula. Add the lemon zest then mix slightly ensuring that you do not overmix the butter. You can correct the consistency of the butter by adding more milk or water.
Step three:
- Once the batter in ready scoop and fill the muffin cups ensuring that you do not fill to the top; leave enough space on top to allow room for the rise. I recommend that you fill upto 2/3 of the muffin cup
Step four:
- Once done, put your muffins into the oven and bake at 180°c for about 20 minutes or until the test for doneness is positive.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee or as a snack.
