Bananas and mangoes team up to make a delicious dessert, that is also healthy to eat. To start with, using a batter that is egg and dairy free is already of great benefit to family members who suffer from various food allergies. This recipe requires no salt, which is perfect for those on low sodium diets.
Bananas themselves contain virtually no sodium, and at the same time carry high levels of potassium. They also have inhibitors which protect the stomach from bacteria linked to stomach ulcers. Bananas help the body to absorb calcium, and studies indicate that risk of kidney cancer may be reduced up to 50 percent; with the daily ingestion of the fruit.
Mangoes, too, appear to be low in sodium, and high in potassium. They are rich in vitamins C, A, E and selenium; which may protect against stroke. They also high in antioxidants, which are said to be good against heart disease and cancer.
List of Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 ripe mango
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 ounces olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flax seed powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 ounces water
- 1 cup flour
Baking Instructions
- Mix the flax seed powder with a little water, and set aside in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, mash up the bananas and mix them together with the sugar, and olive oil. Chop the mango into small chunks, and add.
- Add the baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Next, add the flour, and flax seed paste, and mix together well. Using a large spoon, drop in some of the mix into each slightly oiled muffin cup.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin, comes out clean. Remove from oven and place each muffin, to cool on a rack. This recipe will yield 12 muffins.
Some Notes
The flax seed mixture is used as an egg substitute. It is best to use baking soda that has not been cut with aluminum, as some people find it difficult to tolerate. Safflower oil can used instead of the olive oil. Fruit juice can be substituted for water. The cinnamon spice is not really necessary, but it really enhances the flavor of this dessert.
Finally, bananas are said to contain inulin, which is something that good bacteria, in the body love to eat. Unfortunately, it is already being used as an additive in certain products; and there is some growing skepticism about its overall health benefits. However, this should not be of concern to those who consume inulin in its naturally occurring state.
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