The Ultimate Mum-Hack: Healthy Banana Muffins & The Bento Plate That Makes Snacking Easy! 🍌🍽️
If you’re a parent, you know the struggle—snack time never ends. Whether it’s after school, mid-morning, or five minutes after lunch (how are they even hungry again?!), kids are constantly on the hunt for their next bite.
Instead of reaching for the usual processed snacks, why not try something easy, healthy, and kid-approved? Enter: Banana Muffins—a game-changer for busy mums who need a quick snack that’s both nutritious and delicious. And the best part? They pair perfectly with our bento plates for a mess-free, fun snack time.
Why Bananas Are a Mum’s Best Friend 🍌
Bananas aren’t just a convenient fruit—they’re packed with goodness that keeps your little ones fueled and happy. Here’s why they deserve a spot in your snack rotation:
✔ Naturally Sweet: No need for added sugar—bananas are deliciously sweet on their own!
✔ Packed with Nutrients: Full of potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6 for growing kids.
✔ Easy to Work With: Whether mashed, sliced, or blended, bananas make every recipe better.
✔ No Prep Needed: Grab and go—because who has time for complicated snacks?
Easy Banana Muffins – The Snack That Saves the Day!
These 5-minute prep banana muffins are the perfect balance of healthy and delicious. They’re soft, naturally sweetened, and made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (like avocado or olive oil)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flax meal mixed with 2 tbsp water (chia egg)
- ⅓ cup almond or oat milk
Method:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Mix chia seeds and water in a small bowl and let it thicken (this acts as an egg replacement).
- Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add oil, milk, and sugar. Stir in the chia egg.
- Mix in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir until combined.
- Grease a mini muffin tin and fill each cup ¾ full. (Add choc chips for extra fun!)
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool, serve, and watch them disappear!
Why Bento Plates Make Snacking Even Better 🍽️
If you’re tired of endless snack bowls and crumbs everywhere, our bento plates are here to save the day. They make snack time fun, easy, and mess-free.
✔ Perfect Portions: Dividers make it easy to offer a variety of snacks.
✔ No More Mixing: Because some kids (you know who they are) hate when food touches!
✔ Dishwasher Safe: Because the last thing you need is more dishes.
✔ Eco-Friendly & Safe: Made from plant-based materials—melamine-free & toxin-free!
So next time the snack demands start rolling in (aka every 30 minutes), you’ll be ready with banana muffins + a bento plate = snack time win! 🙌
Want to make snacking stress-free?
Grab your bento plates today and make snack time easier (for them and you)! 💚
Recipe & images from @hellolittlefoodies_
