{"id":47355,"date":"2017-07-07T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=47355"},"modified":"2017-07-06T02:36:10","modified_gmt":"2017-07-06T06:36:10","slug":"low-carb-banana-nut-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=47355","title":{"rendered":"Low Carb Banana Nut Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t panic, I promise these \u201cbanana\u201d muffins contain not even one little ounce of blood-sugar spiking bananas. Instead, they have ground chia seed which helps mimic the texture of banana bread. And banana extract gives it just the right flavour. 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Stir to mix and set aside.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the almond milk, eggs, melted butter, banana extract, and vanilla extract. Add the chia seed mixture and stir until well combined.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Stir in the chopped nuts and divide the mixture between the prepared muffin cups. 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