Protein-Packed Blueberry Muffins

We LOVE foods that mix and bake quickly! That's one of the reasons we like these. Another is because you get your protein and they are totally portable!  Grab the recipe below!

Protein-Packed Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c Quick Cooking Oats (also available gluten-free)
• 1 scoop of protein powder (you could use a vanilla flavored powder and omit the vanilla extract below)
• 1/2 c Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (pastry flour is milled finer than regular flour, although regular flour may be used as well)
• less than 1/2 c Xylitol (if you are uncomfortable using Xylitol, you can substitute Sucanet or Demerara sugar - just keep in mind that it changes the nutritional information for the muffin)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 c Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1/2 c Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1 tsp of Pure Vanilla Extract (avoid HFCS)
• 3 egg whites
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, heated and liquified
• 1 c frozen Blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray (we use pure olive oil).

2. Combine dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

3. Creating a well in the bottom of the bowl, begin adding and mixing in wet ingredients until fully combined.

4. Fold in blueberries to the batter.

5. Fill 12-cup muffin tin with batter, equally filling each compartment.

6. Bake 22-24 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes prior to removing from tins.

Baked Berry Oatmeal

Baked Berry Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup Stevia in the raw
• 1 medium banana, sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup blueberries
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a small round baking dish add oats and all spices
3. Slowly add in bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, stirring slightly to combine.
4. In an additional bowl, whisk together almond milk, vanilla extract, and egg whites. Combine with oat mixture.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes after baking.
6. Enjoy!

Makes 4 servings

Anna Banana's Protein Pancakes

These are very similar to the Banana Walnut Protein Pancakes but MUCH easier to make!  We will sometimes make the batter the night before because we are so hungry when we wake up that we need something to eat right away!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of quick cooking oats (substitute gluten free quick cooking oats)
• 12 egg whites
• 1/4 cup 1% cottage cheese (we use Friendship brand, no salt added)
• 2 small bananas or 1 large banana
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (avoid HFCS)
• Dash of cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender.

2. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat with a light coat of cooking oil (coconut). Pour about 1/4 c of batter for each pancake. Cook on one side until bubbles appear on top, then flip to cook the other side, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat until all batter has been used.

Note: The pancakes may be dark brown, but don't worry, it's just the sugars in the banana...they won't taste burned.

Makes 4 servings ~ approx 12 pancakes (the number of pancakes will vary, depending on how large you make them)

Macros (this does not include any toppings):

• Calories: 269
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 32g
• Sugar: 5g
• Protein: 22g
• Sodium: 233mg

He & She Tip: If your batter seems too runny you can add a Tbsp of oat flour.