Moist Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Yields: 8 Muffins

Moist Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Notes: these are oil-free muffins (except for oil used for muffin tins) Yields 8 muffins

• extra virgin coconut oil , for spreading on muffin tins
• 1 cup raw cauliflower florets
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar (or date sugar)
• ½ cup organic crunchy peanut butter
• 1 whole very ripe banana, mashed
• 1  egg, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of 8 muffin tins with coconut oil.
2. Put about 1 inch of water in the bottom of a large pot. Add a steamer basket (without the cauliflower), cover and bring the water to a boil. Place the cauliflower in the steamer and steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until very fork-tender. Set cauliflower aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, transfer cauliflower to a food processor or high speed blender and process until smooth and creamy. Note: you may need to add a tablespoon or two of water to the cauliflower puree.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, peanut butter, cauliflower puree, banana puree and eggs.
5. Add the wet ingredients in with the dry and stir to combine (the mixture should be a bit lumpy.) Divide the batter among the 8 muffin tins. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.

Note: Muffins will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days if stored in an airtight container or they can be individually wrapped and frozen for up to 2 weeks.