Monmouth County's Ask the Doctor Spring Issue March/April 2018

Tasty 3-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate &Blueberry Banana Muffins Chose to your likening almond, walnut, hazelnut or peanut butter. They are all high in Omega 3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and provide other cardio protective properties. In addition to providing healthy fats, nuts also contain high amounts of fiber, protein, Vitamin E, and a variety of essential minerals. These muffins are a great snack food and can be used as a vegetarian protein source. Ingredients • 9 bananas • 1 ½ cup nut butter, of choice • ½ cup cocoa powder • 1 ½ cup blueberry Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

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2. In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. 3. Add nut butter and mix until combined. 4. Divide the batter into two bowls. 5. Add cocoa powder to one bowl of batter and mix well. 6. Add the blueberries to the other bowl of batter and mix well. 7. Add the batter to a muffin tin. 8. Bake for 18-20 minutes. 9. Let muffins cool. 10. Enjoy!

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MARCH/APRIL 2018