Name: Red Lentil Oats Muffins recipe by Poonam Bachhav at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Red Lentil 1/2 cup; Oats 1/2 cup; Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 cup; Jaggery powder 3/4 cup; Large over ripe banana 1; Oil 1/4 cup; Chopped almonds 1/4 cup; Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon; Baking powder 1 teaspoon; Vanilla essence 1 teaspoon; Pinch of Salt

ABOUT Red Lentil Oats Muffins RECIPE

Red Lentil Oats Muffins are scrumptious sweet treats that are rich in protein and fiber. They are easy to make and are loaded with healthy goodness of lentils and oats. These beauties are egg-less , butter-less and refined sugar free. Jaggery powder acts as a sweetener. Have added cocoa powder to give them a chocolaty flavor. Over ripen banana acts as an egg substitute in this recipe. Though the muffins have large quantity of red lentil puree, one can hardly make out the taste of the lentil. Added almonds give the muffins a bite and nutty flavor. The muffins are sweet and nutritious and can be served as a healthy filling breakfast along with milk and some fruits. They can be packed in kids snacks box or be served as an after school or tea time snack.

Ingredients Serving: 8

Red Lentil 1/2 cup
Oats 1/2 cup
Whole Wheat Flour 1/2 cup
Jaggery powder 3/4 cup
Large over ripe banana 1
Oil 1/4 cup
Chopped almonds 1/4 cup
Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Vanilla essence 1 teaspoon
Pinch of Salt

Instructions

Wash the red lentil thoroughly and cook in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles. Puree the cooked lentil adding water as required to get a puree which is the consistency of a pumpkin puree.
Mean while line the muffin tray and preheat the oven at 180 degrees centigrade lfor 15 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the over rip banana and add jaggery powder to it. Blend well.
Add red lentil puree to it and mix well to get a lump free batter. Add oil followed by vanilla essence . Blend well. Our wet ingredients are ready.
In another bowl sift whole wheat flour , baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Add oats to it . Mix well.
Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ones and blend well with a spatula to get a lump free batter. Lastly add the chopped almonds and give a quick mix.
Spoon out equal quantity of batter into each lined muffin holder. Tap the muffin tray to release trapped air bubbles if any and bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes.
Keep an eye after 20 minutes as time may vary slightly from oven to oven. Insert a toothpick to check the doneness of the muffins. If it comes out clear the muffins are done.If you find any batter sticking to it, bake for 4-5 minutes more.
Serve the muffins warm or cold and enjoy with your loved ones !

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