Confetti Mini Muffins

Something about sprinkles...they make any baked good look unbelievable tasty! Maybe it's the fun colors? Or something about childhood birthday parties? Regardless, they are very important ingredient in theses Confetti Mini Muffins!

These may look like they are full of butter, sugar, and flour...but they actually contain none of those ingredients!! (ok...a little sugar in the sprinkles...but we all know that calories in sprinkles don't count...)

The ingredients might surprise you...

ABOUTTIME Birthday Cake Whey, white canned beans, unsweetened applesauce, egg substitute, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, vanilla, baking powder, sweetener of choice, and of course sprinkles!!

*You can use chickpeas, garbanzo, navy, great northern, or butter beans*

*any milk will do*

*real egg works too*

Drain and rinse your beans first.  Then puree the beans, egg, applesauce, milk, and vanilla. Depending on the type of bean, you may want to add a little extra liquid to blend smooth.

Stir in remaining ingredients.  Everything except the sprinkles that is!

I used a mini muffin pan, but you can absolutely make regular sized ones! Spray your pan very well with non stick spray or use muffin liners.  

You can fill the cups pretty full because these won't rise much.

Don't forget the sprinkles!!!

Seriously! The sprinkles are not optional!!

How cute are those!?

I absolutely love baking with beans.  They give the muffins such a great texture and replace the flour used in most recipes. I promise they do not taste like beans!

These little guys are packed with 32 grams of protein!

Such a great breakfast! Since they are bite sized, they are great for on-the-go!

Each little muffin is only about 18 calories!! 

Quick math... All 12 for only 215 calories!

Ya know those little pre-packaged mini muffins you buy at the grocery store...

You only get 4-5 muffins and it'll cost you 250 calories, 14 grams of fat, 17 grams of sugar, and only 3 grams of protein...no thank you!!

These beauties will actually keep you full and satisfied! 

Only 2 grams of sugar from the applesauce, no flour, and gluten free (double check your protein).

They also freeze great so feel free to make a quadruple batch!! 

Money shot!!

Confetti Mini Muffins

• 1 scoop ABOUTTIME birthday cake whey (30g)
• 1/2 cup canned white beans (130g)
• 1/8 cup unsweetened applesauce (28g)
• 1 T egg substitute (15g)
• 1 T unsweetened vanilla almond milk (15ml)
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste (4 packs)
• sprinkles (not optional!)

1. Drain and rinse beans
2. Puree beans, applesauce, milk, egg, and vanilla
3. Stir in everything else except sprinkles
4. Coat muffin pan with nonstick spray or use liners
5. Pour batter and top with sprinkles
6. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes 
7. Enjoy!

Makes 12 Mini Muffins - 18 calories each

215 calories for entire batch

1F 21C 32P

Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet potatoes are delicious! There is so much you can do with them too! Steam them, cover them in peanut butter, mash them, make sweet potato fries, or bake them into something wonderful! 

You are going to love these cinnamon-y Sweet Potato Muffins!

Simple and delicious! Those are really the only requirements for my baking! Doesn't hurt that they are good for you too! Ingredients needed are...

MTS Peanut Butter Fluff Whey, one medium sweet potato, egg substitute, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder, and sweetener of choice.

The MTS Peanut Butter Fluff is absolutely fantastic in this recipe!

 You can order some here. Use code KH30 to save 30%

Feel free to try other brands or flavors (cinnamon, vanilla, caramel...)

Start by peeling your sweet potato. 

Make sure to use a super cute potato peeler...

Chop it up! 

Try to keep the pieces about the same size so they cook evenly.

I love using my veggie steamer!

It's ok if you don't have one.  Just boil them on the stove top like you would regular potatoes.  You just want to get them nice and soft.  

Add the steamed sweet potato, egg, and vanilla to your food processor or blender.  

Make sure it is nice and creamy.  If needed, you can add a little more egg or some milk to help puree.  

Stir in remaining ingredients. 

Feel free to add some nuts or dark chocolate! Both are super yummy add ins!

Fill muffin cups almost to the top.  The muffins won't rise very much at all.  

Bake at 350 for 28 minutes.

 Your house is going to smell amazing! Cinnamon, peanut butter, and sweet potato goodness!

The best part? 

All six muffins are only 270 calories! Yes, you get to eat them all for breakfast!

They are also packed with protein so they will get your morning off to a great start.

Doesn't hurt that they are gluten free and contain no added sugar and no flour!

*Be sure to double check your protein powder if you have a gluten intolerance*

These are perfect for Fall!

I also enjoy them in the Spring, Summer, and Winter!

 Sweet Potato Muffins

• 1 medium sweet potato (1 cup / 200g puree)
• 1 scoop MTS Peanut Butter Fluff Whey (30g) (can try other flavors/brands)
• 2 T egg substitute (30g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 t cinnamon
• sweetener to taste (I use 4 packets)

1. Peel sweet potato
2. Chop sweet potato into small cubes and steam til very soft
3. Puree sweet potato, egg, and vanilla (add a little milk if necessary to blend smooth)
4. Stir in remaning ingredients
5. Fill muffins cups almost to the top (won't rise much)
6. Bake at 350 for 28 minutes

Makes 6 Muffins

Whole batch - 270 calories

2g Fat

35g Carb

26g Protein

*What is your favorite Fall smell??

Strawberry Protein Muffins

Summer is coming!!! It was 82 degrees and super sunny in Pittsburgh yesterday.  You will never ever hear me say "It's too hot!" I love summertime! So what would be the perfect summer breakfast?? How about strawberry muffins?! 

Ya, I would say that looks like summer to me.

Once you have your fresh strawberries, you only need a couple more ingredients!

Strawberry or vanilla protein powered, egg substitute, baking powder, vanilla, and sweetener.  Normally I would just use vanilla protein powder because I don't usually buy a big tub of strawberry. I just happen to have this great sample so I figured it would be perfect! 

We are going to use 2 cups of strawberries.  

I had to snack on a few while prepping.  Too good!

We are going to puree 1 cup...

And chop 1 cup into little pieces...

 If you wanted, you could puree all the strawberries, but I prefer the texture of having pieces of fruit in there.

Mix everything together in a bowl.  Easy!

You already know these muffins are going to be super pretty! That color!

Use muffin liners or silicon baking cups.  You can fill the cups up just about to the top because these won't rise much.

Into the oven for about 28-30 minutes at 350.

They smell awesome!

They are going to taste even more awesome! 

In case you had any doubt, all 6 muffins are considered one serving! You could always double the recipe if you wanted to share.

All 6 muffins are only 245 calories! I made two batches to freeze for on-the-go breakfasts.  

Each muffin is only about 40 calories.  

These would be so good topped with a little non fat greek yogurt!! Like a strawberries and cream summer treat!  Looks like I will be making a third batch to try that right away.  Good thing strawberries are on sale this week :)

Strawberry Protein Muffins

•  2 c strawberries (300g)
• 1 scoop strawberry or vanilla protein powder (30g)
• 3 T egg substitute (46g)
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1/2 t baking powder
• sweetener to taste

1. Puree 1 cup strawberries.
2. Chop 1 cup strawberries into little pieces.
3. Mix all ingredients together.
4. Use liners of silicon cups.  Fill almost to the top.
5. Bake at 350 for 28-30 minutes.

Makes 6 muffins - 40 calories each

225 calories for all 6

0g Fat

16g Carb

32g Protein

**What's your favorite summertime food??

Protein Zucchini Muffins

The other day I posted on Facebook saying that I was in a baking mood!! Actually, I was in a pretty awful mood...but baking always helps so that is what I do when I am down in the dumps. Luckily, the baking did make me feel a little better :) Anywho...someone commented suggesting I try something some high protein zucchini bread.  Well, I like to try and keep my readers happy, so I made a special trip to the store for some zucchini! I am happy to say, the first try was a success!

Of course I kept them super healthy and very easy to make.  The suggestion was actually for zucchini bread, but I prefer muffins and don't have a good bread pan.  You could easily make this as bread if you wish.

Ingredients include:

Zucchini, vanilla protein powder, oat bran, egg substitute, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and sweetener.

*I highly recommend Jay Robb egg white protein, but any vanilla will work*

*You could sub oat flour or any flour for oat bran*

You will want to grate you zucchini as fine as possible.  I used two small zucchinis, but there is no exact amount.  A little more or a little less will work fine.

You want to get the zucchini as dry as possible.  If you have the time to let it sit out a bit that would be great, but I was impatient. 

Just wrap it up in some paper towel and pat down.

Good enough!!

In a separate bowl, mix together all the remaining ingredients.

Don't you just love the little portion bowls?! Hubby got me them for Easter :) So thoughtful! 

Mix everything together until it is smooth and add the zucchini.

Lookin good! Stir it up so all the zucchini is well coated.  It may seem a little dry at first, but the zucchini will continue to release some moisture. You could add some walnuts at this point if you wanted, but I am not a huge fan of them.  

Once again, I prefer muffins, but you can use whatever pan you like.

You can fill the muffin cups pretty full because these won't rise very much.  I topped mine with a little cinnamon/sweetener mixture.

Into the oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.  Not sure how long it would take if you made it as bread...let me know if anyone tries it.

Done! They puffed up perfectly! I was a little surprised my first attempt turned out so well. Yay!

As always, you can eat all 6 yourself.  The whole batch is only 260 calories!! If you did just to eat one, it would only have 43 calories.  They are also packed with protein and almost fat free!

They are like potato chips though, you really can't eat just one!

So, there ya have it!! I love getting suggestions from readers! I will always try my best to make healthy versions of your favorite foods :)

I am very happy this was suggested!! It is going to be made frequently!

Protein Zucchini Muffins

2 small zucchini (roughly 230g)

6 T egg substitute (92g)

1/8 c oat bran (20g)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30g)

1/2 t vanilla 

1/2 t baking powder

1 t cinnamon

dash of salt

sweetener to taste

1. Grate zucchini as fine as possible.  Get as dry as possible (squeeze between paper towel)
2. In a bowl mix together everything except zucchini.
3. Once mixture is smooth, add grated zucchini.
4. Pour mixture into muffin pan or bread pan.
5. For muffins, bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes

Makes 6 muffins - 43 calories each

260 calories for the whole batch

2g Fat

21g Carb

40g Protein 

Carrot Peach Muffins

When I am bored, I like to bake! I especially love trying to come up with new and healthy recipes! I used to bake a lot, but never actually eat any of what I made.  That has changed!!! ED used to never let me try the things I created.  Now, the recipes I come up with are so healthy and delicious, there is no way I am not going to enjoy them!! Today I couldn't decide what flavor muffins to make.  I had some canned peaches lying around so decided to try something with them...I give you Carrot Peach Muffin!!

I decided to throw in the carrot too because I thought just peach wasn't exciting enough!  These crazy healthy muffins now have a full serving of fruit and a full serving of vegetable!!

To make these you need...

No sugar added canned peaches, canned carrots, oat bran, egg substitute, cinnamon protein powder, apple cider vinegar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sweetener of choice. 

**You could also use fresh peaches or carrots.**

*Vanilla protein powder would work too*

*Oat flour or any flour instead of oat bran*

*Sub white vinegar for apple cider vinegar*

Puree your carrots and peaches.  If using fresh carrots, just steam them first.  

You could even use carrot and peach baby food!!

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. 

Love these little bowls!! I don't always measure everything out seperate, but they look so cute in pictures :)

You are going to get 8 muffins!! Fill your muffins cups 3/4 of the way full. I highly recommend investing in some silicon baking cups!!! They are awesome! If you don't have any, regular liners will work.

I sprinkle some cinnamon/sweetener mixture on top to make them extra pretty and cinnamon-y...LOVE cinnamon!! Makes everything super tasty.

Pop them in the oven and wait...wait...wait...

Luckily they only take about 20 minutes to bake!! I like to think I am a very patient person, but not when my breakfast is in the oven!

Now I told you that this recipe makes 8 muffins.  Does that mean I am going to share?? Ha, NO! That is because all 8 muffins only has 260 calories! Yes, you can eat the whole batch! 

Most muffins purchased at a bakery or grocery store have more than that in just one muffin!! Who only wants to eat one muffin?! Lame!

These might be the moistest muffins I ever made! Seriously, they just melt in your mouth. 

Did I mention there is hardly any fat and about 30 grams of protein in these lovely little creations?

Not a huge fan of carrot or peach?! Not a problem.  You could use applesauce, pumpkin, mashed banana....Use any combination or just one flavor if you like.  I think I am going to try carrot banana next time!

I made a few batches to freeze.  That is going to make an awesome Monday morning breakfast!! 

 One more close up view! Yum!!! Go make them now! Then share this recipe with all your friends so they aren't jealous when they see you eating them :)

Enjoy!!

Carrot Peach Muffins

1/2 c no sugar added canned peaches (120g)

1/2 c canned carrots (120g)

3 T egg substitute (46g)

1/8 c oatbran (20g)

1 scoop cinnamon protein powder (30g)

1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1/2 t apple cider vinegar

2 t cinnamon

dash salt

sweetener to taste

1. Puree peaches and carrots.
2. Add all other ingredients and mix.
3. Fill muffins cups 3/4 way full.
4. Top with cinnamon/sweetener mixture
5. Bake at 350 20-25 minutes
6. Eat them all yourself!!

Makes 8 Muffins - 33 calories per muffin

260 Calories for the WHOLE batch

3F 28C 30P

**Favorite muffin flavor??