Powerhouse Muffins

Serves: 4

I am so excited that Kasey at Powercakes.net is continuing our Sunday Power Meal Challenge!! Everyone that has been posting over the last 4 weeks has shared some amazing recipes! And we can’t forget the awesome videos that Kasey does too! I know that many of the recipes have inspired me to try a few new things or put together a new combination of fresh, yummy foods!!

This week I am sharing a recipe for what some muffins that I aptly named ‘Powerhouse Muffins’. Not only is the name perfect for Power Meal Challenge, but it also signifies all the ‘power foods’ that are in them! They are packed with good for you ingredients to take your health and workouts to the next level! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!!

And don’t forget….the Olympics Marathon is airing today! ?

Powerhouse Muffins for Power Meal Challenge #4

Fit Ingredients:

  • 1/4c (26g) ground flax seed
  • 2 tbs (13g) wheat germ
  • 1/2c (40g) oats
  • 1/3c (34g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4c + 1 tsp stevia (add more if you like them sweeter)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ?
  • 1/2c (113g) apple sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbs (23g) liquid egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2c (113g) greek yogurt
  • 1/4c + 2tbs (42g) dried golden berries, chopped

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  • muffin tin
  • non stick spray

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Directions
Pre heat your oven to 325 degrees. Spray 4 muffin cups with non stick. In a bowl combine your dry ingredients: ground flax, wheat germ, oats, protein powder, stevia, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix well. In a second bowl combine your wet ingredients: apple sauce, liquid egg whites, vanilla extract and greek yogurt. Mix well. Add your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients. Fold in your golden berries. Evenly divide your batter between the 4 sprayed muffin tins. Bake for ~25 minutes.

Serve these powerhouse muffins with a side of egg whites and veggies or a bowl of greek yogurt and berries! They not only pack a nutritional punch but an amazing sweetness too! :)

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Nutrition: (per 1 out of 4 muffins)

Calories: 180.1, Protein: 15.5g, Carbs: 21.9g, Fat: 3.1g (0g Saturated), Sodium: 30mg, Fiber: 5g (Net Carbs: 16.9g)

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Powerhouse Muffins for Power Meal Challenge #4

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