Paleo banana nut muffins

A real food and holistic lifestyle approach has completely transformed my health, however I know all too well just how hard getting your kids to eat well can be. Family schedules are hectic and often grab and go foods are convenient. What if we could make some of those on the go convenience foods healthy and quick?!

These Paleo Banana Muffins are the perfect sweet bite for grab and go. Perfect for that rush between school and soccer practice! I love making them in bulk ahead of time and keeping half in the freezer.

• 3 ripe bananas
• 3 eggs 
• 3 cups almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup ghee, melted
• 1 Tablespoon raw honey
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• pinch of cloves

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Place bananas in a mixing bowl.
3. Add walnuts.
4. Add the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves).
5. Add in almond flour.
6. Add in baking powder and baking soda.
7. Add in melted ghee.
8. Add in eggs and mix well.
9. Line a muffin pan with muffin liners. 
10. Spoon the mixture into the muffin pan (to around 3/4 full). 
11. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Get your kids involved

Most kids will enjoy helping make a snack menu. 

Sit down and decide on a recipe.

Make a shopping list. 

Have them help locate items at the store. 

Once preparing encourage them to help in the kitchen. 

Depending on age, you could have them:

 preheat the oven

read you instructions

count scoups

mix

place muffin liners in tin (my 2yr olds favorite)

scoop batter 

Once your muffins ding make sure to pull them out together and acknowledge their help in the process. When dad or friends come home I always refer to them as "the muffins the kids made" They smile and I can tell feel a sense of  accomplishment and pride.

Next time you plan to make a mess in the kitchen, involve your kids! This will positively influence them to make healthier food choices and behaviors creating long lasting healthy family habits.