Girl Smarts: 'This muffin recipe helped me lose 90 pounds and keep it off'

Rachel Graham bakes these hearty muffins in double batches when the mood strikes, then keeps half in the freezer for when she's feeling less inspired.

Rachel Graham, whose Instagram account @losinggravity boasts 200,000 followers, lost 90 pounds by cooking nutritious, satiating recipes she found online.

She bakes these hearty muffins in double batches when the mood strikes, then keeps half in the freezer for when she's feeling less inspired.

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 2 bananas)
1/4 cup almond milk
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup oats, plus more for garnish

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the cups of the muffin tin with coconut oil. Whisk remaining coconut oil and maple syrup together. Stir in eggs. Mix in mashed bananas and almond milk, then baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Add flour and oats to the bowl and stir. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with additional oats and cinnamon for garnish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Rachel Graham bakes these hearty muffins in double batches when the mood strikes, then keeps half in the freezer for when she's feeling less inspired. Read Full Story