Finally, a Healthy Muffin Recipe

Of all things that may be a hindrance to my clean-eating efforts, one of the biggest would be the delicious muffin. Most of you should know by now that muffins aren't exactly good for you - butter, oil, lots of sugar...and if you don't make them yourself, don't be suprised to find a few unneccessary processed ingredients to ensure their lifespan. Sadly, bran and morning glory muffins usually fit in this unfit category.

BUT

during one of my frequent online quests for 'healthy' treats, I found this recipe for a healthy muffin on Fatty Fights Back. Protein, whole wheat flour, and pumpkin are the key ingredients here...and mine turned out yummy after the first try - that's how easy they are to make. If you haven't clicked on the link already, here's the recipe with my own modifications (as indicated with **):

Basic Recipe

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup protein powder (any flavor - chocolate & vanilla work well or something that goes with the type of muffin you are making such as banana for the banana nut version)
1/3 cup sucanat**
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix, pure pumpkin)
2 mashed bananas
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate**
1/3 cup ground flax seed**


In large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients. Make sure protein powder is mixed thoroughly. Add in wet ingredients and stir until the mixture is completely moistened. Batter may be lumpy.

Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray.**

Fill full sized muffin cups to 2/3,
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Around 20-25 min. for full sized muffins.


I'm telling you, these taste delicious, my husband and friend loved them too!

Big Thanks to MacMadame, the genius behind the blog Fatty Fights Back, for finding a way to indulge in muffins without the extra crap!

Give it a try and let me know what you think! :)