Cinnamon Walnut Banana Muffins Recipe:- Even though she is my youngest child, Piper does not sleep in our home. Just like myself, she has a lower need for sleep and is a morning person to the fullest extent. However, she is also someone who prefers to be in the evening, which is quite remarkable. During the afternoon, she will typically reach a lull, which I am only able to observe on the weekends. During this time, she will grab her “lovie” (a stuffed animal that looks like a duck) and suck her thumb in complete stillness while generally lying on the floor. After taking a little break, she simply relaxes for a while and then returns to life when she is ready to do so.
Cinnamon Walnut Banana Muffins Recipe
When it comes to sleep, she has never been one to lose her temper or become irritable. In that regard, there is no question that she is an atypical child. It is becoming clear to me, however, that her sleep requirements, or lack thereof, have a number of advantages and disadvantages.
This morning, at six o’clock, I awoke to her saying to me that she wanted to cuddle up in my bed. I was surprised to hear her voice. Tempting and oh so sweet at the same time. While she was still half sleeping, I informed her that she needed to return to her room until 6:30 o’clock on the clock. I didn’t even have my alarm set to go off till 6:40 in the morning! I am aware that this is not a very early time, but I can say with certainty that it is early enough for me. In spite of the fact that I am a morning person, I am nevertheless devoted to my daily ritual.
My morning routine consists of the following steps: I check my email and do some random goofing off on my phone for fifteen minutes, I get my hair and makeup done, I feed the dog, I make a glass of iced coffee for myself, I make breakfast for the girls and pack them up for the day, and then I supervise them brushing their teeth while I do their hair. Finally, I brush my own teeth, put on scrubs, and dash out the door.
As a result of the fact that any disturbance to this rhythm can cause me to become a little bit irritable, I encourage the girls to dress themselves. For example, Shea may have gone to school wearing a Christmas outfit, while Piper may have worn a dinosaur dress with pink tights today. When it comes to the fact that they did it themselves, I couldn’t care less!
In addition, what is it that helps my morning routine run more smoothly? Something to do for breakfast. Chicken sausage was served alongside frozen waffles that were topped with a drizzle of syrup and a sprinkling of cinnamon. This morning’s breakfast was a favorite. It wasn’t difficult, but muffins that were baked over the weekend and enjoyed throughout the week? Now we are getting to the heart of the matter! For every single cause, these were quite well-liked!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 overripe bananas
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 egg
- ½ Tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line with muffin liners; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well-combined; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mashed the peeled bananas against the side of the bowl using the backside of a fork until few small lumps remain. Add the honey, egg, vanilla, olive oil, and almond milk; whisk until well-combined.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until just combined; fold in 1/2 cup of the chopped walnuts.
- Using 1/3 cup scoops, fill each muffin well and top with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and an inserted toothpick is cleanly removed. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
