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Breakfast, Sweet Treats  /  March 22, 2020

Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins

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Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins are a classic, “healthified” banana-chocolate-walnut favorite. This recipe is free of gluten and dairy, yet a delicious treat for adults and kiddos.

We’re about 7 days into social distancing. I’ve adventured out to the grocery store twice and make it a daily habit to go for a walk in the neighborhood. I’m not going to lie: so far so good over here. I guess being an introvert has it’s perks, like not minding an indefinite social isolation. My heart goes out to all the extroverts about to lose their minds.  

And, this time of quarantine brought about these Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins. So, things are looking up in my 900 sq. ft. apartment. I hope this recipe brightens your quarantined days, too!

Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins

What is Chunky Monkey?

Chunky monkey is a classic flavor combination of banana, chocolate, and walnuts. Does it get any better? Arguably, no. I don’t know about y’all but the chunky monkey flavor combo trumps all flavor combos in my book. And now that I think about it, I’m not sure why it took so long for me to create a chunky monkey recipe. 

As a young girl, I remember going Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop. The chunky monkey flavor was at the top of my list. Not much beats creamy, banana ice cream in a large waffle cone. I’m not drooling, you’re drooling.

Are Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins Healthy?

These Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins are definitely healthier than a traditional chunky monkey muffin recipe. Since this recipe is Paleo-approved, it’s free of dairy, gluten, and refined sugars, which are all inflammatory foods for most of us. However, not only is this recipe low in inflammatory foods, it also offers a variety of nutrients!

Bananas are rich in potassium, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Dark chocolate is one of the most popular superfoods, loaded with antioxidants and minerals, including magnesium, iron, and copper. Walnuts provide a hefty dose of omega fatty acids, especially omega-3. Cassava flour offers high amounts of vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and folate. Local honey is a great source of antioxidants. 

Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins

Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins

 

How to make Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins

This recipe requires about 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to bake. Meaning, it’s a great Saturday morning breakfast treat. 

To start, preheat the oven to 350F. Prep a muffin pan with muffin liners or cooking fat to prevent sticking. Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another, leaving out the walnuts and dark chocolate chunks.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful to not over mix, otherwise you can easily end up with dense muffins. In 2-3 stirs, mix in the walnuts and dark chocolate. 

Spoon the batter into 12 muffin tins. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

I prefer to enjoy these muffins warm and fresh, right out of the oven. However, you can store them in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for a few months.

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Ripe Bananas

This recipe calls for 3 large, ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the taste and easier to mash.

Dark Chocolate Bar

I used a Theo Dark Chocolate Sea Salt bar. Highly recommended! Place the chocolate bar in a ziploc baggy and use the end of a spatula to crush the bar into chunks. Easy peasy!

Walnuts

Always use raw, organic walnuts. This rule goes for all nuts, all the time. Organic nuts contain less pesticides and toxins, while providing higher amounts of bio-available nutrients.

Cassava Flour

Cassava flour is my favorite paleo-approved baking flour. The cassava root is naturally gluten free and rich in vitamins and minerals.

Local Honey

Whenever using honey, always buy local, raw, and unpasteurized. This honey can help reduce inflammation and seasonal allergies, while boosting immune function.

Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins

 

Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins

Chunky Monkey Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Paleo Chunky Monkey Muffins are a classic, banana-chocolate- walnut favorite. This recipe is free of gluten and dairy, yet a delicious treat for everyone.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cassava flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 3 large, ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbs ghee, melted and cooled
  • 2 tbs local honey
  • 1/4-1/2 cup nut milk
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces
  • 1 dark chocolate bar, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preahet the oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners or nonstick spray.
  2. Combine the mashed bananas, egg, ghee, and honey in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, except the walnuts and dark chocoalte. Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula- do NOT over mix. Add nut milk as needed.
  4. Gently mix in the walnuts and dark chocolate.
  5. Spoon the mixture into 12 muffin liners. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cool fro 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  7. Enjoy warm and fresh! Or, store them in fridge fro up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.

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Here’s what I did to help restore a healthy cycle again:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Eat MORE- specifically whole foods , like grass fed meats, whole eggs, raw dairy, local honey, and seasonal fruits.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Workout LESS- I ditched the hardcore cardio and focused on listening to my body more. I know longer feel guilty when I need to rest.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. Stop drinking coffee on an empty stomach. Breakfast, first, always!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. Focus on stress management by learning breathing techniques, understanding my boundaries, and allowing for more margin in life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. Eliminate “low fat” or “low sugar” foods and focus on eating foods in their whole, natural form. Ie. whole eggs, whole fat yogurt, meat WITH skin, etc.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, what’s your period story? Have you struggled with any period problems?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For years, I believed dairy was the enemy. No if’s, ands, or buts. And definitely NO DAIRY!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ugh, if only I knew then what I know now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Fast forward to today, I now see diary as the one and only close-to-perfect food. But, before you deem me “crazy,” let me explain...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Dairy practically has a perfect balance of protein, carbs, and fat- not to mention it’s LOADED with fat-soluble vitamins that are necessary for:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• thyroid health⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• metabolic function⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• hormone balance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All these things in just ONE food! See where I’m going here?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However, the key to reaping these benefits of dairy is QUALITY!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ditch the processed, vitamin-enriched dairy with added gums and preservatives. Instead, look for milk, cheese, butter, and ice cream that is:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• organic⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• grass-fed⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• raw⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• non-homogenized⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• without added vitamins⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tag a friend to spread the word about dairy! 🐮⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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PSA: Blood sugar regulation is EVERYTHING.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Really, it is!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Imbalanced blood sugar leads to chronic disease, like: diabetes, heart disease, metabolic disorders, and more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, how do you know if you’re struggling with chronic spikes and dives?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Other than the obvious shakiness and/or hunger, pay attention to these chronic symptoms:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• brain fog⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• low motivation⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• low libido⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• anxiety/depression⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• general fatigue⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• food cravings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• stubborn weight gain⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• insomnia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• frequent headaches⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• frequent hunger⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Even if this sounds just like you, there is hope! Blood sugar can pretty easily be regulated and steadied with a few dietary changes and habits!!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And the better news? By regulating your blood sugar, you’ll likely experience more energy, better mood, lower risk for disease, and more!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you ready to tackle your imbalanced blood sugar? My 4 week Jumpstart Nutritional Therapy Program is a GREAT place to start. We’ll talk about the basics of blood sugar regulation and troubleshoot your specific imbalances.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Click in the link in my bio for more information! 👉🏼 @nourishedbykelseynicole⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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