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When you are in labour, you need to find things to do, to occupy yourself, to let the time pass, to let labour take it course.

Among many safe and fun activities are walking, watching nice movie, plying games, sorting old pictures and, of course, cooking!

Here is a link to a wonderful recipe of a groaning cake

Try it, it sure tastes great!

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

makes approximately 12 regular or 36 mini muffins

• 1 3/4 cups spelt flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large)
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup softened non-hydrogenated coconut oil, or sunflower or olive oil (plus extra if using to coat pan)
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (for a protein boost)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Prepare muffin tray(s) with paper liners or a light coating of oil.

In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.  In a large bowl, mash up bananas (a potato masher works awesome for this), syrup, and oil.  Add dry ingredients and stir just until all flour is absorbed.  Fold in chips and nuts, if using.

Portion the batter into muffin tray(s), about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way full, and bake – 25 minutes for regular sized, 12-15 minutes for minis, until the tops are domed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

ENJOY!