Star Muffins

During a trip to Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago I picked up some super cute cupcake liners for the patriotic season.  I am not that big of a fan of cupcakes though, we much prefer muffins!  I try to make the muffins as healthy as possible so i'm always looking for good recipes.

This time I had bananas and apples that needed to be used up.  I'm so glad I did because that led me to finding a great new muffin recipe!

I adapted the recipe slightly but if you're interested the original recipe can be found here.

Star Muffins

Ingredients:

1 C whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

6Tbsp coconut oil
1/3 C agave syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 mashed bananas
1 apple - cored and diced

Optional Frosting
2 oz cream cheese softened
2 Tbsp agave syrup

Mix all the dry ingredients.

Add the oil, syrup, vanilla and mashed banana.  

Beat until the mixture is smooth.  Stir in the apple.  

Fill your muffin tin or liners and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.  

While the muffins are cooling prepare the optional frosting. 

 Once the muffins are completely cool, add the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
I added some red sugar to the frosting hoping it would make it red, but instead it's a bit pink.  I just sprinkled the red sugar then to at least get a bit of red on the tops!  

These were great for breakfast!  

We actually think there's no need for the frosting they are packed with flavor and sweetness without the frosting! 

I've added these Star Muffins to the Patriotic Link-Up Party I'm doing with suzyhomemaker!  

Be sure to stop by and check out all the link-ups!