Multigrain Banana Nut Bread/Muffin & Awards

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.

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