GF Facts:
People on a gluten-free diet must read labels for other ingredients related to wheat, barley, and rye.
Some of these other grain products to avoid include: Bulgur, Couscous, Durum, Einkorn, Emmer, Farina, Triticale, Kamut, Graham, Matzo, Spelt, Wheat germ, Wheat starch, Barley malt, Semolina, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP), Bran, Orzo, Panko, Seitan, Udon, Faro…that’s quite a list!
Here is a recipe for Banana Muffins that contain no unwanted grains. The applesauce replaces butter, making them low fat. You can enjoy the yummy banana flavor, knowing that you are eating a whole-some gluten-free muffin.
The Yummy Banana Muffin Recipe for you:
Set oven to 350 degrees.
Line a muffin pan with 12-4 muffin papers.
Mix together the dry ingredients:
1 ½ cups brown rice flour
½ cup tapioca flour
1 t. xanthan gum
2 t. baking powder
¼ t. baking soda
½ t. salt
In another bowl cream together:
1/3 cup applesauce
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
Beat until smooth.
Add:
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
The flour mixture
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Use an ice cream scoop to measure the batter into your lined muffin pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
This recipe was adapted from a quick bread recipe found in an old church cook book. Try adapting your favorite quick bread recipe to make gluten-free muffins. Please remember this recipe was tested at 6000 feet. You may need less flour if you are at a lower elevation. Enjoy!
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