Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, most components of this recipe can be prepared ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving for best results.

How should I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Can I substitute ingredients in this recipe?

Absolutely. This recipe is flexible and works well with substitutions. Swap proteins, vegetables, or seasonings based on your dietary needs or what you have on hand.

Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

Name: Chocolate chip muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup raw pecans; 1½ cups almond flour; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1½ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1½ cups banana; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon raw honey; 3 tablespoons coconut oil; 3 tablespoons coconut cream*; ⅓ cup chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons almond flour; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1¼ teaspoons coconut oil (melted)

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Chocolate chip muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 10

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Muffins

Cinnamon Streusel

2 tablespoons almond flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1¼ teaspoons coconut oil melted

Method

Muffins

Chop pecans in a food processor until coarse meal
In a large bowl mix the chopped pecans, almond flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda and salt
Process the bananas, egg, honey, coconut oil and coconut cream in a food processor until creamy
Using a rubber spatula, gently mix the banana mixture with the dry ingredients to form a batter. Do not over mix.
Fold in chocolate chips
Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top
Top each muffin with cinnamon streusel and bake at 350°F until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 15 minutes
Set muffin pan on a wire rack to cool

Cinnamon Streusel

Mix all ingredients for the streusel together until crumbly

Notes

*Coconut cream is the thick cream that forms on the top of a can of full fat coconut milk when left in the refrigerator overnight.

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