There’s nothing wrong with craving baked goods in the morning, and if you whip up a batch of our breakfast muffins this weekend, you can have just that.

SERVES 12 // COOK TIME 45 mins

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp psyllium husk
1 cup milk
2½ cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking), lightly toasted, extra to decorate
2–3 overripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup honey or 2 tbsp xylitol
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup dried fruits and nuts (optional)

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a muffin tin.
2. Soak the psyllium husk in ½ cup milk.
3. Blend 1½ cups oats until finely ground. Leave the rest whole.
4. Mix mashed bananas, eggs, sweetener, vanilla, remaining ½ cup milk and the soaked psyllium husk.
5. Add the baking powder, salt, bicarb and cinnamon to the wet ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Leave to soak for a few minutes. Fold in the dried fruits and nuts (if using).
6. Scoop into the muffin tray, sprinkle with extra oats and press down to stick. Bake for 20–25 minutes.

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