{Vegan} No-Bake Muffins

Today, I'm sharing with you my FIRST EVER vegan recipe on the blog! (I'm a little too excited, can you tell??) ;)

It's nothing complicated and you probably have most, if not all, of these ingredients already in your pantry. I'm sharing my version of No-Bake Muffins. These little cuties never last too long in my household. My kids and I gobble them up, usually within 24 hours....they're just delish! But the best part about these muffins is that they are Vegan and Gluten-free.

I don't know about you, but sometimes, as a mom, I find it very hard to find lunch and snack ideas for my kids that are super healthy, yet still taste yummy and appeal to them. I think we would probably all agree that it can be challenging. I ,personally, don't want my kids loaded up on foods with refined sugars, so I steer clear of store-bought granola bars and treats.

That's why I love this recipe! It doesn't contain any white sugar, hydrogenated oils, or artificial dyes and preservatives. It's totally fresh and healthy for the kiddos AND gluten-free for Mom!

No-Bake Muffins (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Yield: 6 muffins

All you need is:

1 banana, mashed

2 Tbs. Sunflower Butter (I used Once Again brand)

1 c. gluten-free oats (I used Bob's Red Mill brand) or regular oats

Handful of each:

Shredded coconut or sliced almonds (or both!)

Raisins or Craisins

(optional) Splash of Coconut or Almond milk*

(optional) fresh fruit for topping, such as berries

What to do:

Grease muffin pan with Coconut oil. Mash banana in bowl. Add in oats, sunflower butter, coconut (or almonds), craisins, and splash of milk. Mix ingredients together until well-incorporated. Using large ice cream scoop, spoon filling into muffin cups. Lightly press down filling to take on the muffin mold. Cover muffin pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night. In the morning, carefully remove muffins from pan and store in refrigerator. Top with fresh fruit when served.

Don't worry if the muffins turn a brown color, it's just what the banana does when it's refrigerated. They're still perfectly fine! :)

*I add a splash of milk just to make them a little more moist.

I hope you enjoy these super easy muffins! Let me know in the comments below if you tried them and how they worked for you! Have a splendid day!

*Linked to Make Your Own Monday's
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 Healthy Vegan Friday's #66
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Fitness Friday's
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Mindful Mommy Monday's