You may already know our obsession with lentils across the lifecycle because lentils are a powerhouse food. They are loaded with plant based protein and iron, 18 grams of protein per cup and 6.6 mg of iron per cup to be exact! They also have tons of fiber, potassium, and folate making lentils one of […]
You may already know our obsession with lentils across the lifecycle because lentils are a powerhouse food. They are loaded with plant based protein and iron, 18 grams of protein per cup and 6.6 mg of iron per cup to be exact! They also have tons of fiber, potassium, and folate making lentils one of our favorite foods to cook with. Protein and iron are especially important for growing babies and kids. And in adults, especially during fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, the fiber, protein, iron, and folate are essential. So why not add them to any dish we can? These muffins are a game-changer and will be your new favorite protein packed snack.
While you would never think of making muffins with lentils, these muffins do not taste like lentils at all (we promise!) The banana completely covers up the lentil taste while unlocking the iron they have inside of them to make these the perfect iron and protein filled muffins that are kid and adult approved. They are the perfect nutritionally balanced snack or meal and we LOVE freezing these to have on hand for a quick grab-n-go breakfast or snack option. Serve them plain or top them with your favorite nut or seed butter of choice or butter to add some more nutrition. These are a slam dunk in our homes each time we make them and are also the best pregnancy or postpartum snack.