Eric is not really a fruit guy, so of course I am always trying to force them on him. That's why I was surprised this morning as I was putting the final touches on our "Valentine's" meal when he turned to me and asked, "Is there no grapefruit for me?" I had to laugh, because in fact there was only grapefruit for him. I had eaten mine earlier in a different fashion to ward off a cold (to be shared at a later time). The laugh was not because he had asked a silly question, but because that's how our relationship works... daily little surprises that are always pleasant and heart-warming. The fact that I had turned him around in the fruit department (at least partially) and that he was eying the meal enviously was my daily reminder of why we work so well together.Now that you have rolled your eyes or gotten slightly sick to your stomach, let me assure you that I have never been a fan of Valentine's Day. In my opinion it is Hallmark's way of discrediting President's Day (who gets cards for that?) and making anyone without a "significant other" want to vomit every time they see a post about how AMAZINGLY romantic their boyfriend/girlfriend is. Call me what you will, but chances are I am not alone on this one. I honestly believe that you should be sharing your love and devotion for your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, family, co-workers, and friends every.single.day. Why do we need one day in the midst of a cold, snowy winter as an excuse to celebrate our love for each other?
That being said, I will get to the point. I could go on for hours about this "holiday" and how much it irks me. But for the sake of my followers (heh, all two of you) I can put my differences with Valentine's Day aside and use it as an excuse to give you one heck of a breakfast. In this post you will find the recipe for CocoBan Muffins (aka coconut and banana). I couldn't bring myself to add pineapple to them and call them pina colada muffins, it just seemed wrong. These are the first primal muffins I have created that really made Eric and myself happy enough where I felt that I could share them with you. They were fluffy, tasty, and sooooo easy to make.
For those of you who are about to call me out on my whole primal lifestyle beliefs and say, "Hey you can't make muffins, they have flour in them!"... you would be correct except for one small thing. Coconut flour. For as long as I could go on about my hatred for Valentine's Day, I could go on even longer about my new-found love for coconuts. The primal lifestyle has given me many things, but everything coconut would definitely be at the top of my list. Oil, milk, flour... the list is long and all very delicious, but for the sake of time I will spare you the details (for now). Let's just leave it at coconut = amazing.
The recipe for these muffins really can be found below (I am getting there, I promise). But I wanted to point out that the rest of our suggested "Valentine's Meal" which is pictured at the end of this post can be found in a different recipe titled Feta and Avocado Scramble. As you can see from the picture at the end of this post, the combination of these two treats makes for a visually pleasing, delicious, and very healthy meal (as long as you only eat one muffin!) Whether you are cooking for family, friends, or the infamous significant other, we hope you enjoy!
CocoBan Muffins
(makes 6 muffins)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 can full fat coconut milk (7 fl. oz)
- 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil (measure then melt)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- one ripe banana (mashed)
- coconut flakes for tops of muffins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease your favorite muffin tin. In small bowl mash banana with a fork and set aside. In large bowl, melt butter or oil and using a whisk beat in one egg at a time. When well mixed, add the rest of the liquid ingredients (coco milk, honey, lemon juice) one at a time, whisking in between. Slowly add coconut flour to liquid, beating frequently.
Coconut flour is very absorptive so don't panic like I did the first time I baked with it and it suddenly changes consistency. If it still looks watery, add a bit more flour but not too much! When it looks like the picture to the left, fold in the mashed banana (few quick stirs) and you are ready to muffinize them!
For most tins, you want to fill a little more than halfway. If you have a snazzy one like mine, fill almost to the top. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top (the more the better) and put in oven for 20-25 minutes. The tops will be a medium brown, not burned but not golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then remove and enjoy with butter, cream cheese, or the rest of your meal!I am not going to lie, Eric and I both had two muffins and enjoyed every bite. It is our hope that you enjoy them just as much as us, even if they aren't heart-shaped.
CocoBan recipe was modified from Reader-Created Coconut Recipe eBook provided by http://www.marksdailyapple.com/
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