3. Coffee Banana Cupcakes

These decadent cupcakes with a combination of banana and coffee burst out a caramelized taste.

This sugar-free cakes were baked using extra virgin olive oil in place of butter. Olive tree cultivation and olive oil production has been with humankind since time immemorial, according to evidence that provide the artefacts and archaeological remains of the most ancient civilizations. There are stone mortars and presses used for olive oil extraction that date back to 5000BC. Extra virgin olive oil contains a substance called oleocanthal, which has anti-inflammatory agents, like a natural Ibuprofen.

Topped with crushed walnuts and cashews, it's really a wonderful treat for a light tea. Since I have mentioned the history of walnuts in my previous posts, I will touch a little on the origin of cashews. Originating in Brazil, the cashew plant made its way to India and East Africa in the 16th century via Portuguese sailors. Cashewnuts and walnuts are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to maintain bodily health.

Bananas have been part of our diet for thousands of years, and written references date back to around 500BC. Bananas started to be traded internationally by the end of the 14th century. Potassium-rich bananas reduce anxiety and stress.  

The origin and history of coffee dates back to the 10th century, and possibly earlier with a number of reports and legends surrounding its first use. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen. When taken in moderation, caffeine in coffee can boost the body's metabolic rate by 3 - 11%.