So I woke up this morning and realized I only had two yummy gluten and dairy free banana muffins in the freezer and because I am leaving on a work trip today, I decided to quickly whip up a batch of muffins.

I always put these gluten and dairy free banana muffins in individual sandwich bags and put in the freezer so we can pull out the night before for school snack.

My gluten and dairy free banana muffin recipe is again loaded with goodness because, why not add the good stuff If the kids don’t realise! #sneakyparenting

Like my smoothies, my gluten and dairy free banana muffins are a great vehicle to sneak some extra ingredients into and the kids are none the wiser.  Here are my fave hidden ingredients:

Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen

This provide an extra source of high quality protein. Protein is the second most plentiful substance in the body (after water) and is needed in the growth and repair of every cell in the body. So why not add two tablespoons of this goodness to your muffins. Best thing about this brand is that it is completely flavorless, so it won’t affect the taste of your gluten free muffins. Find my fave brand here>>

Brazil Nuts

I sometimes place about 5 brazil nuts in the mixer when making my muffins. They are one of the healthiest nuts available on the market, despite their high-fat content. The improve heart health, stimulate the digestive system, promote cell growth & repair, improve hormone function and boost the immune system (and these are only a few of the benefits!) Find my fave brand here>>

Ground Milk Thistle

Ground Milk thistle is a natural herb that has awesome antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is commonly used to detoxify the body, especially the liver. It helps boost glutathione levels (called the mother of all antioxidants  by Dr Mark Hyman), which is one of the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease (1). I add 1 – 3 tsps into baked goods or smoothies. Find my fave brand here>>