Healthy & Simple Mini Muffins

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Healthy & Simple Mini Muffins

Healthy & Simple Mini Muffins

In order to keep working towards your goals, products made with refined flour, sugar and unhealthy fats should be avoided at all costs. This recipe substitutes coconut flour making these mini muffins gluten free and lower in carbs. They work perfect for breakfast on the go or to take with you as a snack.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 48
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 1 cup coconut oil, melted over low heat
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup grade B maple syrup
  • 2 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cup organic, fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a mini muffin pan with coconut oil.

  2. In a medium bowl combine the eggs, melted (and cooled) coconut oil, vanilla and almond extract, maple syrup, lemon juice and zest.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk the coconut flour to remove lumps, add salt and baking soda.

  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones, then gently fold in the blueberries.

  5. Fill each mini muffin tin to the top, then sprinkle with sliced almonds.

  6. Bake for 30 minutes, then turn on the broil for 1-2 minutes (watch close!) to lightly brown the tops.

  7. Allow to cool before removing from muffin tin. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

  8. Nutritional Analysis: 84 calories, 5g fat, 55mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, and 2g protein