Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

My two favorite things in muffin form...peanut butter and banana! I think I just died and went to food heaven! Seriously though if you've read my blog you know I LOVE peanut butter and banana in almost any combination and now in muffin form...my day is complete!

These muffins are really easy to make and only took me half an hour to whip together and bake. The best part (besides the amazing taste) is they're completely gluten free and they are a healthy option for breakfast with only 187 calories a muffin and they have 7 grams of protein!

You will need:

• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• 2.5 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute
• 1 cup peanut butter- I prefer an organic peanut butter, or you can mix up 1 cup of PB2 
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup mashed banana- about 2 large bananas
• 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl combine coconut flour, sugar, and baking soda.

After mixing the dry ingredients together add in the mashed banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, and peanut butter. Completely combine all ingredients.

Fill muffin 12 muff tins a little over 1/2 full for regular sized muffins. Or you can make 6 JUMBO muffins. 

Bake the muffins at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. When the muffin tops turn golden they are done, or you can insert a toothpick and if the toothpick comes out clean the muffins are done. If 20 minutes is not long enough bake for an additional 2 minutes and check again.

Serve muffins hot or allow them to cool and freeze in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.

Nutrition (per muffin):
Calories: 187
Carbs: 14
Fat: 13 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Sodium: 161 mg
Sugars: 7 grams

Chocolate Banana Muffins

MUFFINS! I love my morning muffin and I love coming up with new healthy muffins. What better way to start your morning than with a chocolate muffin that is totally guilt free! Yes, you read that right. These muffins are completely guilt free (and gluten free!) and only 89 calories for one muffin! Don't mind if I do...

You will need:

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup mashed banana, about 2 large bananas
• 1/3 cup applesauce, about 1 individual applesauce cup
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• OPTIONAL: If you want some peanut butter with your chocolate add in 1/3 cup peanut butter chips or if you need more chocolate add in 1/3 cup chocolate chips.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Line muffin tins with liners. 

Fill tins about 1/2 full to get 12 regular size muffins or fill tins 3/4 full to get 6 large muffins.

Combine oat flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.

After mixing together the dry ingredients add in all the wet ingredients and thoroughly combine.

Bake for 20 minutes. Insert a toothpick, or fork prong, and if it comes out clean the muffins are done. If not bake the muffins for an additional 3 muffins and promptly remove. The muffins will be done. 

Nutritional Information (based on 12 muffins):

Calories: 89 

Carbs: 17

Fat: 2 grams

Protein: 3 grams

Sodium: 81 mg

Sugar: 8 grams

500,000 Steps

Last week I reached a fitness milestone. At the end of March I purchased the Jawbone UP to track my daily fitness and sleep. Less than two months after purchasing the tracker I reached half a million steps! 

It goes to show that a few steps can add up in a big way.

Here's to the next 500,000 steps!