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Sensible Vegetarian
Know what you Eat - Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound called a prebiotic because it nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce vitamins and digestive enzymes that improve our ability to absorb nutrients, plus compounds that protect us against unfriendly microorganisms. When fructooligosaccharides are fermented by these friendly bacteria, not only do numbers of probiotic bacteria increase, but so does the body's ability to absorb calcium. Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Walnuts are also a very good source of the manganese and a good source of copper. In addition, walnuts contain the antioxidant phytochemical, ellagic acid. Whole wheat is good source of dietary fiber, Protein, Iron, B vitamins, Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc. Finger millet(Ragi) is a very nutritious food with a complex carbohydrate profile and low glycemic index. Oats, via their high fiber content, are known to help remove cholesterol from the digestive system that would otherwise end up in the bloodstream. Panela(Jaggery) is a pure, wholesome, traditional, unrefined, whole sugar. It contains the natural goodness of minerals and vitamins inherently present in sugarcane juice & this crowns it as one of the most wholesome and healthy sugars in the world. It is rich in iron.AWARDS TIME ONCE AGAIN
We got this award once again from two of our blogger friends. Thanks Suparna and Ashwini for passing on this award. Really appreciate it. The rule of this award is to share it with 7 people, and this time we would like to pass this on to Iraw Vegan, Pavani, Priya Narasimhan, Preethi, Sangeeta, Shubha and Vidya and to share 7 things about us.
Listing down 7 things about us:
Sadhana
Something i would like to achieve as a foodie- Gluten free, low carb & sugar baking
Something i would like to learn - Sanskrit
Short term goal - Do Yoga for atleast 15 mins.
Long term goal - To go and settle down back home
One of my weak points - Brooding over
One of my strong point - Not giving up
Hope Quotes - Shradha(Faith) & Saburi(Patience)
Muskaan
Something i would like to achieve as a foodie- Baking & Cake Decorating
Something i would like to learn - Salsa Dancing
Short term goal - Do Aerobics Everyday/Working for long term goal.
Long term goal - To work for a govt firm/ hospital
One of my weak points - Jump on Conclusions
One of my strong point - Caring & Responsible
Hope Quotes - 1.."Chinta Nahi Chintan Karo"(Stop Worrying But Enchant Gods Name) 2.. "Pay Attention for No Tension"
Now let us come back to the recipe. I normally bake a vegan version of this banana nut muffin, but this time i tried adding Panela(Jaggery) instead of Sugar. So replaced Sunflower Oil with butter as Jaggery/Molasses give a little harder texture to the baked goods and water with milk. It just came out perfect.
Ingredients
Whole Wheat Flour - 1 Cup
Whole Oats Flour - 1/2 cup
Whole Ragi(Finger Millet) Flour - 1/2 cup
Banana(Very Ripe ones) - 3
Panela(Jaggery) powder - 3/4 cup
Walnuts chopped - 3/4 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup (If you are using all purpose instead of hard whole wheat flour you wouldn't need this much, so combine the batter and add if necessary)
Butter - 1/2 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar - 2 Tbsp
Baking Soda - 2 Tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon Powder - 1/2 tsp
Method
1) Preheat Oven to 350 deg Fahrenheit.
2) Beat the butter, add the jaggery and mix well.
3) Combine whole wheat flour, Oats flour, Millet flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon powder and sieve it well.
4) Mash the bananas and add it to the butter and jaggery mixture.
5) Now add the flour to the banana, butter, jaggery mixture and add the milk and combine thoroughly.
6) Add chopped walnuts and apple cider vinegar and stir to combine evenly.
7) Line a muffin pan with baking cups and pour 3/4th of cup with the batter .
8) Bake for around 15-20 mins till a knife inserted comes out clean, enjot this guilt free snack.
Event Participation
1) This dish goes to Divya's cooking for kids evening snacks.
2) This dish also goes to Madhu's Whole Grain - Whole Wheat Baking Event.
