Eating Well with Coeliac Disease

It’s estimated that one in 70 Australian’s are living with Coeliac disease. The condition can develop at any age in people with the genetic predisposition, and environmental factors can play a part in triggering onset.

While there is no ‘cure’, the good news is that those living with Coeliac disease can fall in love with food again. Discover the region’s largest gluten-free range at Barossa Fresh from snacking favourites and convenience foods to delicious cakes and breads, plus plenty of alternatives to pantry staples such as pasta and cereals.

Try these easy and delicious Banana and Chia Muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or as a lunchbox snack.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Orgran self-raising flour
• 100g chia seeds
• ¾ cup caster sugar
• 2 eggs or 2 tsp Orgran No Egg
• ¾ cup milk or soy milk
• 60g margarine or dairy free butter, melted
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 180c and line a 12 hole muffin pan
2. In a large bowl sift flour, and stir in chia seeds and caster sugar
3. In a separate bowl, add the mashed banana, egg, milk and margarine, mix well
4. Once mixed, pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined
5. Spoon the mixture evenly amongst the muffin pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown
6. Allow to cool, and dust with icing sugar, serve with sliced banana on top