Lentil Banana Muffins

Ingredients

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• 1/3 cup dry brown lentils
• 3/4 cup mashed banana (2–3 medium)
• 2/3 cup white whole wheat flour

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• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2/3 cup oats
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Place the lentils in a strainer and pick out any debris or shriveled lentils . Thoroughly rinse under running water.
2. Combine 2 cups of liquid for every 1 cup of dried lentils in the inner pot. Turn the pressure valve to the sealing position and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
3. Once the timer is up, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Then turn the pressure valve to the venting position to quickly release the remainder of the pressure.
4. Open the lid and stir the lentils . Note there will be some extra liquid — allow the lentils to soak it up as you stir and serve.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6. Add cooked lentils , oil , banana , egg , sugar and vanilla to a food processor and process until smooth.
7. Add oats , flour, baking soda , and cinnamon and process until just mixed.
8. Add chocolate chips and pulse a couple of times to combine.
9. Scoop into greased muffin tins and bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.