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Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins

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It’s October and if you’re like me, you’re stocked up on canned pumpkin just waiting to be turned into somethin’ pumpkin spice. These healthy muffins gone pumpkin spice are a huge hit with the whole fam and the recipe is super easy, just the way I like it.

If you’re wondering why my muffins look green, it’s because they are…I add spinach to my baked goods to get extra nutrients into my kids…and myself! You bet I’m taking full advantage of this stage while my kids still think that pancakes and muffins are green! On the flip side, I also add chocolate chips, because it’s all about balance. Here’s what’s up:

Ingredients: (use organic if/when possible, recipe yields approx. one dozen muffins, can be made gluten free and vegetarian)

  • 3/4 can (or 1.5 cups) pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs (3 if large eggs)
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour (or any healthy flour)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • optional:
    • 1 or 2 handfuls spinach
    • dark chocolate chips
    • walnuts or pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar for added sweetness

Pre-heat oven to 350. Blend all ingredients (except chocolate chips and/or nuts) above using a high-powered blender (Vitamix is my go-to for lazy mixing.) I recommend reusable silicone cupcake/muffin liners (Amazon) but if using pan, grease with coconut or olive oil spray. Pour batter into individual muffin cups (mix in chips/nut with spoon as desired.) Bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through. Enjoy!

One Healthy Breakdown: serve with a PSL to really get your fix!

Vegan “Lick the Bowl” Cupcakes

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When Jackie McKay of McKay Kitchens mentioned this “to die for” cupcake/muffin creation, I knew they HAD to be shared on OHH! What’s not to love with an indulgent-tasting chocolate cupcake healthy enough to eat for breakfast?! This one’s packed with superfoods and super taste!

Jackie warns us that this vegan creation is very moist and healthy and taste like chocolate! We’ve confirmed that it’s absolutely acceptable to lick the bowl clean – enjoy!

10487382_10154373037745227_818886423355100688_nWet Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup chopped boiled beets
  • 1/2 cup local maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup ground flax seeds
  • 1 cup coconut palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup raw cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Blend all wet ingredient in blender, adding warm water last and slowly, observing texture. Look for a purée to form. Fold together and pour into muffin or mini cupcake trays. Bake on 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on size of tray. Check center with a fork to make sure they’re cooked through. When cooked, turn oven off and let dehydrate for another hour.

One Healthy Breakdown: From one healthy foodie to another, keep up the good work!

Carrot Cake Recipe Roundup

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MP900049619Mmmmmmmmm, is there anything tastier than a big bite of carrot cake? That sweet and sour combination that basically melts in your mouth? Carrot cake isn’t something we see often, but it’s definitely something to be savored. (pause – if you haven’t yet tried it, drop everything, go directly to The Palm and order the carrot cake and nothing but the carrot cake. You can workout double tomorrow, it’s worth it. Trust me.) Alright, now that we got that out of the way, let’s talk healthy carrot cake that doesn’t mandate a double workout. So, here I bring you the carrot cake recipe roundup. Get your shredder ready, folks, it’s going to be a good Easter.

1. Carrot Cake Muffin Cupcakes: they’re healthy enough for breakfast!

Bran Muffin

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly coat 12 muffin tray with coconut oil.

Mix the following dry ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup coconut flour (or flour of choice, can also sub for vanilla protein powder)
  • 1/4 cup shredded (unsweetened) coconut and/or raisins
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon stevia/sugar/sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

In separate bowl, combine:

  • 3 eggs (or vegan substitute)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, coconut (non-dairy) yogurt, or applesauce
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Blend all ingredients, combining slowly, until mixture is consistent. Pour into cupcake/muffin holders until about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes until solid, but moist. Let cool. Delicious and nutritious enough to be eaten plain, but of course what’s carrot cake without that deliciously rich, tangy frosting?! For the frosting, combine 1 cup plain Greek (coconut, or yogurt of choice) with 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup and a few drops of vanilla extract. Top “muffins” with oats or “cupcakes” with frosting and more nuts or shredded coconut for an extra treat. Devour accordingly!

2. Carrot Cake Pancake for One: The perfect spring breakfast!

photo(167)In a bowl, mix:

  • 1 tablespoon toasted pecans or walnuts
  • 1 large carrot (grated/shredded)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut.
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Splash of almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon plain Greek or coconut yogurt (or sub with 1/2 mashed banana or 1/3 cup applesauce)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)

Mix well. Grease pan with coconut oil. Pour whole or half of mixture into pan. While waiting to flip, in separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons plain yogurt of choice with 1 teaspoon maple syrup and dash of cinnamon. Make two smaller pancakes and spread frosting between pancakes as shown or dallop on top of one larger cake. Whatever your heart desires. Pancake should be crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, just the way we like it.

3. Delicously Orange Spring Smoothie:

In blender, combine:

  • 1 large handful romaine lettuce
  • 2 large carrots or 8 baby carrots
  • 1 small piece tumeric (superfood!)
  • 1  frozen banana
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or 1 teaspoon stevia
  • 1 cup almond milk

One Healthy Breakdown: Tis the season! The carrot season. Live it up.