Mini Banana Mega Muffins

I love bananas! Generally, I buy a whole bunch at the store, cut up half and freeze them for smoothies and leave the other half for snacking. While most get eaten up rather quickly (*with almond butter), sometimes a few stragglers get left behind leaving me with mushy bananas. So when mother nature gives me mushy bananas, I make a healthy banana loaf. This time I decided to turn them into mini muffins. I have been working on this recipe for a little while now and today it is finally ready to share with you (complete with a nutritional breakdown). These little puppies are low in calories (*under 100), low in fat, low in carbs and sugar but high in taste!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of Almond Flour

1 1/2 cups of Kamut Flour

2 ripe bananas (mushed)

1 egg plus 4 egg whites

1/4 cup Xylitol (non-chemical sweetener)

1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1 tbsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp cardamon

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tbsp cocoa nibs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix all flours, baking soda, spices and salt in a large bowl.

3. Mix bananas, egg, egg whites, vanilla, xylitol and apple sauce together in a small bowl.

4. Add wet mixture to the dry mixture. Stir, but do not over mix.

5. Fold in chia seeds and cocoa nibs.

6. Divide mixture into a mini muffin tray (24 muffins).

7. Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information (1 mini muffin):

86 calories

4 grams of (wonderful heart healthy) fat

9.4 grams of carbohydrates

1.6 grams of sugar

3 grams of protein

Genuine Health Trans"firm"ation

I am a creature of habit. While some might see that as negative, I see it as positive - especially when it comes to my health and wellness. (Almost) every morning for the last three years, I have had a protein shake for breakfast made with some kind of Genuine Health protein. I am also religious about taking my Omega 3 + Fit, Abs+ and Multi+ Daily Trim supplements. These habits are hopefully going to make my commitment to their 45 Day Transfirmation Challenge that must easier (though my sweet tooth has been aching as of late). Good thing the sweet taste of both the Transformation+ and the Vegan Proteins+ are so delicious! I'll be using them to make shakes, protein popsicles and protein packed snacks (see my recipe below).

Protein Packed Snacks:

Ingredients:

- 1 scoop Vegan Proteins+ Double Chocolate

- 1/2 cup almond butter

- 1 cup slow cook oats

- 2 tbsp agave nectar

- 2 tbsp ground flax seed

Instructions: Mix all ingredients together. Roll into a log. Freeze until set. Slice. Enjoy!

If you are in need of a little pick me up or looking for a full transformation - join me in the challenge and let me know how it's going for you.

Oh My Matzoh Brei

For the last two nights, my family and I gathered around the Seder table to celebrate Passover. During this holiday, we eat a lot of Matzoh - an unleavened bread that looks like a huge cracker. Some people can't stand the thought of giving up bread, pasta, rice and other grains for eight days, but it really doesn't bother me. I love Matzoh and I especially love Matzoh Brei. A family friend of Lunny's makes the most amazing brei that I have ever tasted. I haven't had it yet this year, but I am hoping to get my hands on some before the holiday is through. In the meantime, I am thinking I need to make this recipe from Martha Stewart on Friday. Its jam-packed with cinnamon, apples and raisins and would be perfect for a relaxing day-off.

Via Martha Stewart