» coconut flour http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com Sat, 02 May 2020 16:01:34 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.37 Grain-Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/grain-free-pumpkin-spice-muffins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grain-free-pumpkin-spice-muffins http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/grain-free-pumpkin-spice-muffins/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:39:20 +0000 http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/?post_type=recipe&p=270 I really, really love muffins.  I really really love these Grain-Free pumpkin spice muffins.  I should have just named this blog Michelle’s muffins, but I figured I might get the wrong kind of followers  But seriously if you have a bag of grain-free slightly sweet healthy muffins lying over on the counter where the bite size brownies or chocolate chip cookies might be or god forbid something with frosting (my.. Read More

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]]> I really, really love muffins.  I really really love these Grain-Free pumpkin spice muffins.  I should have just named this blog Michelle’s muffins, but I figured I might get the wrong kind of followers :)  But seriously if you have a bag of grain-free slightly sweet healthy muffins lying over on the counter where the bite size brownies or chocolate chip cookies might IMG_2977be or god forbid something with frosting (my weakness) you can grab one of these guys and be on your merry way.  If your really feeling sassy just add a little butter on top!  These are reminiscent of fall and pumpkin pie, but come on guys they sell organic canned pumpkin all year round and I eat these all year round!

Did you know there is a box below in the recipe card where you can adjust the serving size and it will recalculate the measurements for you?  You know, just in case you wanted to make a double batch!

 

 

 

 

Grain-Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Slightly sweet, moist, pumpkiny, bite size morsels with a little surprise on top….
Servings20 mini muffins
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10-15 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mix wet ingredients, then add dry and mix well. Spray mini-muffin tin with nonstick spray (coconut) and add batter. Spoon a small amount of the coconut sugar topping onto each muffin. Bake for 10-15 minutes until spongy at 350 degrees

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]]> http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/grain-free-pumpkin-spice-muffins/feed/ 0 Grain-free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/grain-free-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grain-free-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/grain-free-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:18:38 +0000 http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/?post_type=recipe&p=106 So this is my first food post, yay!  These beautiful grain-free banana chocolate chip muffins are one of my favorites.  These are for all the nay-sayers who tell me “I can’t live without baked good, I could never give up grains!”  I get oh’s and ah’s when I make these and most people are amazed they don’t contain grain flour!  Why do I personally try to avoid flour in my.. Read More

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]]> So this is my first food post, yay!  These beautiful grain-free banana chocolate chip muffins are one of my favorites.  These are for all the nay-sayers who tell me “I can’t live without baked good, I could never give up grains!”  I get oh’s and ah’s when I make these and most people are amazed they don’t contain grain flour!  Why do I personally try to avoid flour in my diet you ask?  While everyone has their own level of tolerance in what they eat, foods with grain flours have had the following impact on how I feel:

  • Blood sugar spikes – Flour digests very quickly in the body which causes blood sugar levels to spike.  What does this mean to me you ask?  It means I am hungry two hours later for more of the same type of food.  Research indicates that over consuming carbohydrates is one of the leading causes of diabetes and overall rise of inflammation in our bodies.  (More information on inflammation in future blogs!)
  • Food cravings – I admit I love to eat!  However I find when I eat foods containing grains, I eat more and I eat more things that are not what my body needs.  Research shows the refined flours unleash a chemical reaction in our brains that increase food cravings and lead to consuming more food than we otherwise would have had we not eaten these ingredients in the first place.
  • Stomach pain – upon consuming flour and other grains my stomach immediately feels uncomfortable.  Is it devastating? Not always…but I know these ingredients are doing more harm than the temporary good feeling I get from eating them.  I’ve learned that this uncomfortable feeling is because the flour is not digesting well in my gut and is creating inflammation, possibly even leaking out harmful substances in to my blood stream creating more inflammation!
  • Allergies/intolerances – Not all of us need to be gluten free or even grain free.  However research indicates that most of us can benefit from cutting gluten out of our diets and even all grains especially if we tend to be the ones that have inflammatory responses such as stomach pains, bloating, dark circles under the eyes, fatigue, achey joints, skin rashes, persistent cough, headaches, asthma or tendencies to over-eat.

This recipe is awesome because it provides protein, low glycemic carbs (banana) and some sweetness all from whole foods. I love eating these before a run.  Great for breakfast or a snack and the kiddos even like them! (heated up with some grass-fed butter is awesome!)   I always use liquid stevia in my recipes as it’s my natural sweetener of choice.  1/4 cup of honey, maple syrup or even coconut sugar could be used (omit the apple sauce, which is there for bulk).  I love when people make my recommended recipes, so post your final results and tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can see! Happy Baking!

Grain-free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Addicting, naturally sweet, protein-packed yummy muffins!
Servings24 mini-muffins
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mash bananas, add all other ingredients and mix well. Spray mini-muffin tins with non-stick coconut spray. Bake at 350 for about 10-12 minutes or until they feel spongy
Recipe Notes

adapted from this recipe

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]]> http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/grain-free-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/feed/ 2 Carrot-Sweet Potato Muffins http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/carrot-sweet-potato-muffins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carrot-sweet-potato-muffins http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/recipe/carrot-sweet-potato-muffins/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:48:04 +0000 http://www.wellnessthroughfood.com/?post_type=recipe&p=141 I’m a huge muffin person.  I always make them mini because I never want to eat one regular size muffin.  Two mini’s does it for me, and if I end up eating four which might equal one big one, I still feel like I ate less!  It gives you options.  A lot of eating is emotional, a lot of managing your eating is self-control and a lot of eating is perception... Read More

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]]> I’m a huge muffin person.  I always make them mini because I never want to eat one regular size muffin.  Two mini’s does it for me, and if I end up eating four which might equal one big one, I still feel like I ate less!  It gives you options.  A lot of eating is emotional, a lot of managing your eating is self-control and a lot of eating is perception.  I truly believe we often tend to over-eat, we like to finish what is on our plate we don’t eat intuitively, we eat out of habit or boredom.  My suggestions: always use a small plate, take less than you think you want and eat slowly.  You might be surprised how you can learn to eat less and enjoy what you are eating more!  Anyway back to the mini-muffins!  Since I don’t eat grains see here for why, my muffins are usually made with eggs and nut flours and some kind of starchy vegetable or fruit.  They make a great pre-workout snack, breakfast or sweet treat.  These carrot-sweet potato muffins remind me of carrot cake.  Yum!!!  I suppose the sweet potato could be subbed for pumpkin or just use 2 bananas instead of one. As always tag me on Facebook or Instagram if you make them!  I’d love to know how they turned out.

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Carrot Sweet-Potato Muffins
Servings24 mini muffins
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mix the wet ingredients together, then add the dry ingredients. Fold in the carrots and raisins. Spray mini muffin tins with non-stick coconut spray. Bake at 350 for approx 12 minutes or until spongy
Recipe Notes

Adapted from this recipe

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