Banana lentil muffins

Lentils aren't only for curries. - by Better Homes and Gardens

Banana muffins are an all-time favourite (especially warm with butter!), but with an extra ingredient like lentils, they become a lot more substantial.

And to serve them, try using a handy wooden tray like this gorgeous option!

Recipe courtesy of McKenzie's Foods.

Ingredients

1 cup McKenzie’s Green Lentils

1 egg, lightly beaten

½ cup canola oil

½ cup brown sugar

1 cup bananas, mashed

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 ½ cup wholemeal flour

1 tsp McKenzie’s Bi-Carb Soda

1 ½ tsp McKenzie’s Baking Powder

¾ cup sultanas

Method

Place lentils and 3 cups water into a saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer for approximately 30-45 minutes. Puree to a smooth consistency with ¼ cup water.
Preheat oven to 200° Grease 2 x 6 muffin trays.
Combine lentil puree, egg, oil, sugar, bananas and vanilla. Mix well.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and sultanas. Gently stir into egg mixture. Mix until just combined – do not overmix.
Spoon into greased muffin trays (approx. ²/₃ full).

Bake for 15-20 minutes.