These Halloween inspired Pumpkin Banana Chip muffins are perfect for people with allergies. They are gluten, egg, dairy, and peanut free. They are perfectly spiced, with a soft and moist texture that can be hard to find in Gluten Free baking. They are a great option for snacks, and breakfasts on the go. They fill the fall season with a comforting warmth!
Halloween is just a short day
away, and this means candy, treats, and dressing up as your favorite character,
person, or thing. The options are endless! My favorite part of Halloween has
always been making my costume! It is always fun looking for bits and pieces to
make yourself into whoever you want to be. As a child I was always wrapped up
in the warmest snowsuit I had, and was shoved into an oversized costume to stay
warm for a prairie Halloween. It was usually difficult to move, but I always
managed to get the biggest bag of loot. Back then I did not have Celiac disease
and could eat whatever goodies I received, after my parents inspected them of
course! However, things are not the same now. I can no longer enjoy my favorite
treats, such as Twix bars, Coffee Crisps, and Kit Kats.
I could not imagine being a child
with allergies. Halloween would lose a bit of its enjoyment when you have to
give away most of your candy to friends, and family. However, children with
allergies enjoy the tradition of trick-or-treating just as much as any other
child. Thankfully the Teal Pumpkin Project has been developed to raise
awareness for allergies, and gives children with with allergies the opportunity to find some enjoyment in their candy
bags. People paint a pumpkin, which is
typically orange, teal and place it outside their home. This alerts
trick-or-treaters with allergies that they can go to that house and receive an
allergen free treat, such as stickers, pencils, or erasers. Children can still
dress up and participate in traditional trick-or-treating without having to
worry about becoming ill, or not being able to enjoy any of their goodies. The Teal
Pumpkin Project promotes inclusion of all individuals and promotes safety for
those who struggle with various allergies. To find out more about the Teal
Pumpkin Project click HERE.Lately I have been finding the same problem that trick-or-treaters with allergies face on Halloween. While I always pack my own food and snacks for a day at school, sometimes it would be nice to be able to grab a gluten-free treat when I get myself a coffee. The psychology club on campus is having a bake sale and I offered to make muffins. When deciding what kind of muffins to bake I thought it would be great to make something that everyone can enjoy. There are always bake sales on campus that I find myself walking by without supporting, as I cannot usually enjoy any of the delicious treats. These Halloween inspired muffins are gluten, egg, and peanut free. They have the option of being dairy free, but the pumpkin marshmallow on top may contain milk. I did not place the marshmallow on all of the muffins, just in case.
Pumpkin Banana Chip Muffins
1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
2 Bananas
½ Cup Brown Sugar
½ Cup White Sugar
1 ½ Cups Gluten Free Flour
½ Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Xantham Gum
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
1 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Cream Cheese Glaze
4 Oz Tofu Cream Cheese
1/3 Cup Icing Sugar
Almond Milk
Cream together Pumpkin Puree, Oil, Bananas, and Sugar. Add
try ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in Chocolate Chips. Fill Muffin
tins 2/3 full. Bake at 350 Degrees for 25 Minutes. While the muffins are
baking, beat the cream cheese and add Icing Sugar. Beat in Almond Milk, adding
small amounts until you reach desired consistency. Once the muffins are cooled,
cover with cream cheese glaze and enjoy!
I hope everyone can safely enjoy Halloween and have a few treats. If you are looking for a safe way to trick-or-treat, or want to provide a safe place for children with allergies please consider joining the Teal Pumpkin Project. I do not get trick-or-treaters in my neighborhood, but am going to keep some pencils and spider rings on hand just in case. I am still piecing together my costume, but it is going to be difficult to top last year’s homemade batman and robin costumes! After Halloween it will be time to start getting ready for final exams and Christmas! I have been making slow changes in my routine after my stomach attack, and am ready to share them with you all! Stay tuned for tips and recipes for getting back into healthy eating, weight watchers, and regular work outs after being knocked down for many weeks! It feels great to slowly be getting back to myself!
Happy Halloween!
K.
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