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These delicious arthritis-friendly muffins will nourish your body and joints

In a world where our plates often play a pivotal role in shaping our health, the spotlight is now turning towards a culinary ally for those battling arthritis.
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In a world where our plates often play a pivotal role in shaping our health, the spotlight is now turning towards a culinary ally for those battling arthritis.

Beyond mere sustenance, arthritis-friendly foods have emerged as the unsung heroes in the quest for joint relief and enhanced well-being. As the connection between diet and inflammation becomes clearer, a gastronomic revolution is underway, inviting us to savour the taste of a life less burdened by arthritis.

Join us on a flavourful journey as we explore banana date protein muffins - one of many arthritis-friendly foods that nourishes not just our bodies, but also our joints, fostering a harmony between health and indulgence.

Unlike most store-bought muffins, these are brimming with nutrients.

Made with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, these muffins have both protein and fibre, making them a healthy snack or breakfast. They’re also chockful of oats, which are associated with lowering levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation found in the blood that’s often associated with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

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Banana Date Protein Muffins

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 18 to 20 minutes
Serves: 12

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups (625 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup (250 ml) 1 per cent plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (125 ml) sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
  • ½ tsp (2 ml) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) chia seeds
  • 6 Medjool dates (pitted and halved)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with oil.
  2. In a food processor or blender, add rolled oats and process into oat flour.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients, except chia seeds and dates, and process until evenly mixed to form a batter. Fold in chia seeds.
  4. Divide batter evenly into tin. Place half dates on top of muffins and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.

Tip: Instead of dates, you can use blueberries or raisins for sweetness.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 188; total fat 3g; saturated fat 1g; monounsaturated fat 0g; carbohydrates 37g; protein 5g; fibre 4g; sodium 148 mg.

Find more arthritis-friendly recipes at arthritis.ca.