This is my last goody post for the year. I hope you’ve enjoyed my holiday recipes. Have an amazing New Year! May it be filled with many blessings and lots of clean food!
There’s just something about a chocolate chip muffin. I bite into its soft, spongy little body, and I’m immediately whisked away to my fabulously warm and sweet-scented dream kitchen and that perfect, double oven I keep fantasizing about. My stress seems to melt away and the only thing occupying my mind is that deep, rich gooey chocolate that seems to massage my shoulders and rub my feet on the way down.
Just writing about it here is taking about 10 points off my stress meter.
Yes, I know. Food and stress relief should not go together. But they do. In my tiny little universe, my chocolate chip muffins give me the full spa treatment without ever leaving home. Even my split ends repair themselves. It’s a fabulous experience. Try it! You’ll see!
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Clean Eating Chocolate Chip Muffins
(Makes 24 servings)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup avocado oil (olive oil or safflower oil will also work)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened soy milk (or milk of preference)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 cup grain sweetened chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line your muffin tin with cupcake papers.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, chocolate chips and baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend everything else with a whisk.
- Add the flour to the wet ingredients and whisk again.
- Pour into your muffin tin. Fill up the cups only half way.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick poked in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
Sanjeeta kk says
December 31, 2010 at 4:21 amIt does look healthy and delicious with whole wheat flour and soy milk!
Brie Berndt says
December 31, 2010 at 7:12 amMy ultimate stress-relief food is dark french chocolate with nuts – hazelnuts or almonds. Somehow, if the nuts aren’t in there, it doesn’t work.
If that is not around, yoga, walking the dog, or writing will do the trick.
Happy New Year, Tiffany!
courtney snyder says
December 31, 2010 at 8:38 amLove this! But for my stress relieving foods its either popcorn or milk chocolate carmel doves…or baking literally anything and eating its batter! Haha but instead of those things I exercise or go shopping:)
Stacy Irish says
December 31, 2010 at 8:38 am1. My stress relief food is a clean eating “mac n cheese”. It is made with cottage cheese, pumpkin, whole wheat pasta and reduced fat cheese. very yummy, very healthy.
2. I try not to turn to food any more. Since starting with my eating clean in November 2009 I am down a wonderful 80lbs. I have found that journaling and walking really help. I also turn to the pages of the most recent issue of Oxygen magazine and know that I don’t want to eat!!!
Happy New Year. A new scale would only help me stay on track. I have been doing it all with a cheapy scale that is not all that accurate. I love your site and your recipes!!! Keep up the great work.
Mary says
December 31, 2010 at 8:39 amI love chocolate as my stress relief food. I get a bar of 70% chocolate and put it in the freezer and break off a piece.
But, I have been working on no food stress relief by going for a walk, reading a book or listening to relaxing music. Enya works really well! Happy New Year! Those muffins look AMAZING!
Anonymous says
December 31, 2010 at 9:19 amMy ultimate stress relief food is popcorn! I love it because it’s still healthy and yet you can eat a lot of it for not a ton of calories. Mix in nuts or chocolate chips and it’s even better!
If I don’t turn to food, I will go for a walk or bike ride in the park. We have a huge, amazing park here in Denver with a couple of lakes and the atmosphere, view, energy when you are there is amazing.
Those muffins are def going on my recipe to try list 2, thanks for all of the great recipes in 2010!
Margaret says
December 31, 2010 at 9:20 amMy ultimate stress-relief food is apple slices smeared with almond butter or Nutella. I try NOT to turn to food in times of stress, but it’s difficult. I try to make good, healthy, clean choices. If all else fails, I turn to reading for about 10 minutes to take my mind away from whatever’s stressing me out. Love your recipes, especially the chocolate pumpkin bread!
Wendy says
December 31, 2010 at 9:22 amMy ultimate stress relief food is anything crunchy. I used to be demolish a box of crackers or bag of chips during stressful times. Nowadays, stressful times call for a nice long run or a puppy petting session. Also, my hubby has picked up on the signs and will stop me from heading to the pantry as well.
Mariann Tripp says
December 31, 2010 at 9:22 amChocolate chocolate and chocolate! I know. Teeny piece is ok but most times I can’t stop!
This coming year I am going to work hard to use exercise to relieve stress!
These look so good but I don’t have nor have I seen a avocado oil 🙁
Carol says
December 31, 2010 at 9:22 amMy stress relief food would definitely be chocolate as well!! and I mean ANYTHING with chocolate in it!! ive even pigged out on baking chocolate in times of trouble!! (now isnt that just down right pathetic!) But ive been sugar free for 6 weeks now and loving the way i feel!! now if chocolate doesnt quite do the trick then i get major stress relief from shopping!! But now that i think about it that probably causes me more stress in the end as nothing i try on fits how i’d like it too….sooooooooo whats a girl to do in that situation!!! LOSE WEIGHT would make sense right!!! so im on the right path and the New Year is gonna be my year!!!! (not to mention i will also be the big 4-0 in Nov….aaaagggghhhh) Have a great new years everyone!!!
Karen says
December 31, 2010 at 9:24 amI would say that my ultimate stress reliever food is light Pringles. Boo hoo, not a clean or healthy choice. Instead, I will try to make my own chips with potatoes or sweet potatoes, olive oil and sea salt……. Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes, Tiffany!
Becky Hunt says
December 31, 2010 at 9:24 amMy ultimate stress relief food is sugar. It can be in the form of a cake or cookie or even by the spoonful. It sounds gross, I know, but it is true. I recently watched the movie, “The Women” with Meg Ryan and laughed when her character at a moment of high stress pulled out a stick of butter, powdered baking chocolate and a bowl of sugar and proceeded to dip and eat. Very gross, but reality for some of us especially me. The character had removed all the processed foods from her home that she resorted to whatever fat and sugar was available even if it was in a raw form. To avoid situations as described above, I try to not to keep items such as sticks of butter or sugar in the house. I follow numerous “clean eating” blogs, so that I can have a sweet treat without feeling guilty. In times of high stress instead of eating I exercise. I find that running really clears my mind and relieves the stress. I injured my knee running the weekend before Thanksgiving and after I recover from my surgery next week I’ll let you know if cycling gives me the same relief as running! 🙂
Becky Hunt
beckarina_hunt@hotmail.com
Angela Belmarez says
December 31, 2010 at 9:26 amMy favorite stress relief food has always been sweet, salty, chocolatey, savory, good tasting food…! 😎 Little by little I am changing that…!
I have been taking the time to talk with friends, go for a walk, “play” with my horses, cuddle my cats, draw, paint, and exercise and drink Shakeology…! 😎
Paulissa says
December 31, 2010 at 9:26 amI love the look of these muffins and can’t wait to make them. I have a pkg of dairy free chocolate chips just waiting to be used so I think this will go on the menu for this weekend.
My stress food tends to be creamy foods – mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, etc. I try not to turn to food but when I do, I try to make it a point to create a healthy version of the potential trigger food so that I’m satisfied and don’t binge.
Becky says
December 31, 2010 at 9:28 amMac and cheese is my ultimate stress relief food. Something about the gooey cheese and warmth is so comforting. Not clean eating, but soul saving. Thanks for the great blog and awesome encouragement on facebook and twitter. 2011 will be my year to get healthy and I am greatful for the help! Happy New Year!
Janie says
December 31, 2010 at 9:30 amI wouldn’t say it relieves stress, but cheese is my comfort food–straight from the refrigerator, or melted into soup or as a quesadilla. Yes, high in fat, but with a good dose of protein.
To really relieve stress, I try quiet meditation, crafting, anything involving creating something, whether it’s a homemade card or a concoction from the kitchen. A scale would help me spruce up my baking skills. Happy New Year!
T-man says
December 31, 2010 at 9:37 amHey Tiff, love the recipes!!!
Hope you and your fam have an OUTSTANDING New Year!!
T
T.man357@Yahoo.com
Kelly Cain says
December 31, 2010 at 9:39 amMy “go to” stress relief food is always something cheesey. I LOVE cheese. However, now that I’ve been eating clean, I go to yogurt cheese and satisfy that need and still feel good about my choices.
Over the last 6 months I have been trying not to turn to food when I’m stressed, so I will get on the computer and check out Facebook or some of my other favorite websites to find inspiration or just time to calm down.
Sarah says
December 31, 2010 at 9:40 amMy stress-relief food is Little Debbie swiss cake rolls. Yes, I know they are processed disgusting-ness, and most of the time I wouldn’t want them. But when the anxiety hits-that’s what I’m craving!
I have been an emotional eater most of my life, which I’m currently trying to change… I’m trying to swear off the cake rolls!
Denise says
December 31, 2010 at 9:41 amI love the scale and would use it all the time….Happy New Year
Dawn L. says
December 31, 2010 at 9:44 amMy ultimate stress relief food is dark chocolate and a big mug of steaming hot tea with a moment of peace and quiet even if I have to lock myself in the bathroom and turn on the shower to drown out the noise of 2 kids and the husband!
Lindsay says
December 31, 2010 at 9:46 ammy ultimate stress relief food is usually anything that has the sweet and salty combo… sadly, whatever is easiest and closest to me. But, Recently I’ve been trying when I get stressed and feeling like I’m going to eat I hope on the treadmill instead and try to get in another 20-30 min of walking. One of my new years goals is to stop stress eating and start being more active… easier said than done. I came to this decision within the last week due to a family member being admitted to the hospital and the emotional roller coaster that it caused on my family.
Natasha says
December 31, 2010 at 9:49 amChocolate of any kind.
I’m trying to learn better ways to deal with stress.
Gina says
December 31, 2010 at 10:00 amThank you for this blog and encouraging me to learn more about Tosca! My resolution for 2011 is to Eat Clean and keep reading your blog to learn more Clean Recipes!
Blessings,
Gina
Vicki G. says
December 31, 2010 at 10:15 amMy food of choice in stressful times has to be brownies! Especially super fudgey ones 🙂 if they’re not in reach I go for a Jane Green novel. They funny, entertaining and heart warming!
Tara says
December 31, 2010 at 10:21 amWhat is your ultimate “stress relief” food?
Now (post-bariatric for two and a half years) I have this specific protein bar which totally calls my name on high stress days. When I can’t have that… see the next question!
If you don’t turn to food for stress relief, what else do you do to find that relief?
When I can’t find my protein bars… GYM HERE I COME! I find that dragging my sorry stressed out, exhausted tush to the gym and pushing through an hour and a half of weights and minor cardio usually does wonders for improving my outlook. YAY adrenaline!
Melissa says
December 31, 2010 at 9:28 amMy “food” stress relief is chocolate and my non food stress relief is taking a hot bath. The chocolate gets me in trouble. Even if it is something healthy, I eat WAY TOO much of it!
Wendy M. says
December 31, 2010 at 10:39 amMy ultimate stress relief food is something I keep on hand at the house(all 15lbs of it, gotta love bulk food stores!) is Rolled Oats. As strange as it may sound, it is my go to snack when I get stressed at work in the afternoon or in the evening if I need a healthy easy to prepare snack before bed. What I love most is the portability of this snack. For work- I pre-measure and take it to work in a baggie(1/2cup oats, 3 tsp all natural/stevia based protein powder and some walnuts). This can be eaten dry or with some water and heated in the microwave. In the evening, I would take that same 1/2 cup, add 2 cup of water,3 tsp casein whey protein powder(for good muscle recovery) and a tsp Stevia. Microwave for 3 mins and stir in 1 TBS all natural Peanut Butter. I sometimes add 1/4c of pumpkin for just a little more creaminess or sweetness. Not only does this calm my stress level but it also makes me feel good knowing I put something clean and healthy into my body.
kimberley says
December 31, 2010 at 10:43 amWhat is your ultimate stress relief food?
**C H O C O L A T E ***
If you don’t turn to food for stress relief, what else do you do to find that relief?
a hot bubble bath… ahhh!
Liz Martin says
December 31, 2010 at 10:49 amMy ultimate stress-buster food is natural peanut butter on whole wheat bread. I either put sliced banana on it, or clean apple butter if I am craving something sweeter.
If I’m trying not to indulge with food, I take a hot bath with whatever new magazine has shown up in my mailbox.
Lynn says
December 31, 2010 at 10:51 amMy ultimate stress relief food is pizza. OMG I don’t know what it is, but after a couple of slices of pizza (any kind) I feel full and relaxed. It’s nuts I know lol
Brent says
December 31, 2010 at 11:01 amMy stress relief food is a simple PB&J with a glass of milk. It’s one of those “take me back to my childhood” things when life was so much simpler. Like some have mentioned though, I’m trying to move away from food as a stress reliever. I’ve found that my daily workout does a good job of it as does some old time jazz.
Jennifer Clark says
December 31, 2010 at 11:04 amI love to curl up with a book and read uninterrupted – However, it is stressful if I try and read when any of my family wants to talk to me (I actually think that my DH is sort of jealous of the book – LOL). I also love to go and watch a movie in a Theater all by myself – very good stress relievers for me (grin).
Patty McInnes says
December 31, 2010 at 11:05 amMy stress relief “food” is a (single) piece of Dove Chocolate Promises. I used to eat the heck out of the milk chocolate but cut it out completely when I started eating clean (about a month ago). Now I allow myself one piece of the Dove Dark Chocolate Promise once in awhile. It is so much richer that I only need one piece and I can probably make a bag of the promises last the entire year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Laura says
December 31, 2010 at 11:17 amA steaming bowl of pasta with homemade marinara sauce. Yum!
Kim leonard says
December 31, 2010 at 11:34 amMy go to stress reliever is cadbury chocolate,just one square and a deeeeep breath. All is rite in the world
cnolt says
December 31, 2010 at 11:40 amAwesome
TwoDiffSocks says
December 31, 2010 at 11:41 ami dont turn to food for stress release. i like going to the gym, chatting with friends, watching something funny…..how can anyone be stressed out when laughing? ;D
Paulissa says
December 31, 2010 at 11:43 amI can’t honestly say I’ve ever seen avacado oil; what is the difference in the recipe of using it vs. olive oil? I don’t have any avacado oil on hand but want to make these!
The Gracious Pantry says
December 31, 2010 at 11:56 amPaulissa – You can use olive oil too. Either will work.
Jacob says
December 31, 2010 at 11:59 amWow, those look great!
I’d have to go with a big cheeseburger on a fresh, slightly grilled whole wheat bun with provolone cheese. It really doesn’t get much better than that.
Jamie Hindley says
December 31, 2010 at 12:08 pmDark Chocolate is my treat. I don’t usually eat for stress. I understand that Dark Chocolate can be somewhat better than the alternative but when I eat a lot of it I don’t think it is that good for me 🙂
Lynn W. says
December 31, 2010 at 12:10 pmUltimate stress relief food is something my mom used to make called peanut butter fudge. You heat up peanut butter, brown sugar and milk on the stove and cook til hot and bubbly. I know…not clean, but, I haven’t had it in a few years! : )
Now to relieve stress, I will work out, take a bath, take a nap, read or clean!! Just depends on the mood I’m in.
Jill says
December 31, 2010 at 12:36 pmMy stress relief food is chocolate or anything crunchy, although my New Year’s resolution is to stop using food for stress relief.
Janece Suarez says
December 31, 2010 at 12:40 pmMy ultimate stress relief food would be enchiladas. EIther cheese or chicken and cheese. Something about the warm, gooey, spicy cheese makes everything all better. lol (Which is why I try not to stress eat every often, calories yikes!)
Instead of stress eating I crochet, or go for a walk or head to the gym, or sometimes have a hot cup of herbal tea while I sit quietly and relax. =)
Wynette says
December 31, 2010 at 12:54 pmOatmeal cookies with nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, and cranberries are something I’d grab in a second if I kept them around. They are best when warm and remind me of my mom teaching me how to make them.
Stress relief for me comes in several forms: a hot shower, a massage, reading a good book, crocheting, and the best, looking at pictures of my grandsons!
trude wofford says
December 31, 2010 at 1:10 pmstress eater!! oh yes, my favorite is chocolate covered pretzels that way I get both sweet and salty. but I am trying to break the hand to mouth stress habit and so I am turning more often to knitting to keep my hands busy – or if the temp is over 0 ( I live in Montana) I like to walk
Stacey Tunnicliff says
December 31, 2010 at 1:12 pmThis recipe looks great! Will have to try soon! My stress relieving food is anything chocolate and peanut butter. Healthy eating banana smoothy with chocolate protein powder and natural peanut butter does the trick now. Hard to believe it’s good for you! I also love to bake and cook. It’s very relaxing and stress busting for me.
Christiana Edens says
December 31, 2010 at 2:04 pmoh my, my ultimate stress-relief food would have to be lasagna!! i love chocolate just as much as any person, but what really calms me down when life with 3 little boys has been just a little too crazy is a big ol’ plate of warm, cheesy, gooey, starchy, tomatoey goodness! and i especially love lasagna for breakfast! 😉
my non-food stress-relief is to get out in nature! i live in north idaho and love every single season we have up here!
Ami says
December 31, 2010 at 2:13 pmFor stress relief I pick up my mobile phone and call my Mom. She is my super accountability partner and my best friend. Chocolate is a close second 🙂
I hope I win the scale 🙂
Susan says
December 31, 2010 at 2:46 pmMy ultimate stress relief food is brownies. Of all the complicated desserts out there, I think a good solid brownie is about as good as it gets!
Vanessa says
December 31, 2010 at 4:38 pmI don’t think I pay attention to what I specifically eat when I’m under stress. Its whatever I crave at that moment. As for stress relief other than food….a nice hot bubble bath after the kids are fast asleep. Calgon take me away…LOL
Thanks for the chance to win the scale! Love your blog!! 🙂
Amelia says
December 31, 2010 at 5:53 pmMy ultimate stress relief food is 60% dark chocolate.
patti kirk says
December 31, 2010 at 6:15 pmThis recipe looks delish…I’m going to try it next week (while I’m on vacation…woohoo).
My stress relief food would be peanut butter on toast with a glass of cold milk…
Having said that, I have really made an effort, over the past couple of years, to not use food to relieve the stress in my life…I now find my number one reliever of stress to be…exercise…seriously…I’ve really grown to love exercise in many forms (dancing, running, biking, strength training)…and it really does work!!
Shefali says
December 31, 2010 at 7:35 pmMy ultimate stress relief food is ice cream. If I don’t turn to food, then I watch TV or read a magazine 🙂
Rachel says
December 31, 2010 at 7:49 pmMy ultimate stress relief food would have to be chocolate and peanut butter!
I find that walking and playing basketball is a great stress relief when I don’t turn to food!
I just discovered your blog recently and I’m really wanting to try to eat clean, so I’m reading up on it! I think it sounds great so I keep checking all the good-sounding recipes you have! Thanks for all your hard work doing this blog!
Jennifer says
December 31, 2010 at 7:51 pmWell my comfort food used to be my Mama’s fried chicken…but she passed suddenly 2 yrs ago so I’ve had to come up with something new. I havent had a chance to create a new dish so to speak but can say that my “go-to-stress-reliever” is a nice hot bath or shower. The heat and penetration of the water is therapeutic in so many ways that I look forward to ‘getting clean’ as often as possible!
April says
December 31, 2010 at 8:12 pmI am going to sit here all night checking out your recipes. Yum
April says
December 31, 2010 at 8:42 pmMy go to food for stress…humm…I don’t think I have one. I have a really bad habit and I know if I would just take iron everyday it would go away but I don’t. I eat ice, lots of ice all day long and if I am stressed I eat more. :o)
robin bonswor says
December 31, 2010 at 9:37 pmI don’t really have a stress release food.
My stress release is hard exercise. Love the way I feel after a good workout!
Patti says
December 31, 2010 at 9:42 pmI started running to relieve stress. Better for you and free!
Wendy @ Seriously Sassy says
December 31, 2010 at 10:09 pmUltimate stress relief food: Dark chocolate. Hands down! 🙂
Kayla says
December 31, 2010 at 10:28 pmChocolate. Definitely chocolate. It soothes my soul.
Anna says
December 31, 2010 at 10:34 pmChocolate for sure is the food I turn to for stress relief. With that said, I have not found relief in it lately. So I am back to clean eating after not doing very well the last two months and have found myself with now 10 lbs to take off. Today was the first day 100% clean and planning a special treat with your Pear Orange Cinnamon Sparkler tonight for my New Year toast!
Happy New Year to you Tiffany!
kristen says
January 1, 2011 at 10:05 amSpinning is my absolute ultimate stress reliever. I cannot get enough of the energy in the room emitted by all the other riders as we simulate outdoor cycling. Clean eating provides the nutrition and fuels my body and spinning gives me the positive outlet I need to release the stress of everyday life. Its a winning combination! I guess that is why I became an instructor;)
Happy New Year Tiffany- thank you for your awesome site- I visit it daily—and I use your recipes all the time!
The Gracious Pantry says
January 1, 2011 at 10:39 amKristen – Thanks! That spinning class sounds like fun! Happy New Year to you too!
Jane says
January 1, 2011 at 2:56 pmThis looks like a fun New Year’s brunch item (or everyday maybe). Thanks so much for your site- I have started using your recipes and feel like I have so much more energy and enjoy cooking these foods. I went to the grocery store and only bought produce and bulk grains- they thought I was crazy. But, it’s worth it- thank you!
The Gracious Pantry says
January 1, 2011 at 3:59 pmJane – That’s FABULOUS!!! As they say, “the proof is in the pudding”. Or in this case, the proof is in the whole grains! lol. Enjoy!
Byn says
January 3, 2011 at 3:30 pmO.M.G. My mouth is watering. Literally. I must try these!! I stumbled upon your sight looking for clean eating ideas and my kids have ben asking if there are any good ‘sweet’ recipes to try. Thank you!!! What a WONDERFUL blog you have here!!
The Gracious Pantry says
January 3, 2011 at 7:29 pmByn – Thanks so much! I have plenty of “goodies” on this blog! (Maybe a few too many!) So your kids should be happy! Hope you enjoy them!
tasha says
January 4, 2011 at 12:56 pmMade these today — they were very yummy, even though I had to use Whole Wheat Flour as opposed to the pastry flour. I’m freezing them for my kiddos to have a quick breakfast on school mornings.
Oh, I need to confess that I had to use semi-sweet choco chips b/c the grain sweetened ones are over $9/lb….maybe someday. Thanks for the recipe!
The Gracious Pantry says
January 4, 2011 at 2:48 pmTasha – Holy hairballs! I pay about $3 for a bag. Wow! Happy you enjoyed them though!
Kimberly says
February 2, 2011 at 2:08 pmI just made these today on our snow day in the Northeast. They are delicious. I’m going to freeze them so I only eat one a day. My husband will love these and they are healthy! Thanks, Tiffany!
The Gracious Pantry says
February 2, 2011 at 2:09 pmKimberly – You’re welcome! Freezing them is a wonderful solution too. They are way too easy to eat!
Kayla says
April 17, 2011 at 5:15 amWhat is the best way to make the double chocolate? Is there one?
The Gracious Pantry says
April 17, 2011 at 7:58 amKayla – You could add about a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the flour.
ChellBellz says
June 26, 2011 at 4:52 amDo we have to use pastry flour? I can’t find it anywhere
Anonymous says
June 26, 2011 at 5:54 amIf you use regular whole wheat flour, you will simply end up with a denser, more coarse muffin. But it will still taste the same.
Anonymous says
June 26, 2011 at 5:54 amIf you use regular whole wheat flour, you will simply end up with a denser, more coarse muffin. But it will still taste the same.
Missie says
March 31, 2012 at 9:24 amI have tried several of your muffin recipes in the last few weeks and this is my favorite yet! How about using white whole wheat flour instead of the pastry flour?
graciouspantry says
March 31, 2012 at 4:26 pmMissie – You can easily sub with white whole wheat pastry flour. No problem.
Jennifer says
June 26, 2012 at 10:09 amI’m new to this site and have a question – since these don’t have any protien in them, they wouldnt suffice as a meal by themselves. I assume you would have to have some kind of protien with it or maybe you could add protien powder to this recipe? I’m looking for a way I can grab these very quickly (I have about 5 min between waking up and leaving for the gym) and Id like to eat it on the way to the gym. That way, I can stay consistent with eating within an hour of waking up – otherwise I won’t be able to eat until 2 hours later when I finally get to work. So maybe two muffins (with protien powder added) would be a great start to my day?? Then a few hours later I could do oatmeal with a fruit mixed in…?
graciouspantry says
June 26, 2012 at 11:16 amJennifer – I would add a hard boiled egg with that. Or egg whites. It’s the best way to know you’re getting enough protein. While I do bake with protein powder, there’s some question as to how the protein in the powder holds up during baking. Better safe than sorry.
Jennifer says
June 26, 2012 at 1:02 pmAt the risk of sounding really picky, the smell of eggs makes me gag (sorry!). I’m willing to give in to eating all the vegetables all day long but I just can’t do it with the eggs. Are there any other solutions for a good breakfast protein? 🙂 Thanks so much for helping me!
graciouspantry says
June 26, 2012 at 5:41 pmJennifer – You don’t have to have eggs for breakfast. Any meat will do! I have ground turkey patties for breakfast often!
graciouspantry says
June 26, 2012 at 11:16 amJennifer – I would add a hard boiled egg with that. Or egg whites. It’s the best way to know you’re getting enough protein. While I do bake with protein powder, there’s some question as to how the protein in the powder holds up during baking. Better safe than sorry.
Jennifer says
June 26, 2012 at 10:09 amI’m new to this site and have a question – since these don’t have any protien in them, they wouldnt suffice as a meal by themselves. I assume you would have to have some kind of protien with it or maybe you could add protien powder to this recipe? I’m looking for a way I can grab these very quickly (I have about 5 min between waking up and leaving for the gym) and Id like to eat it on the way to the gym. That way, I can stay consistent with eating within an hour of waking up – otherwise I won’t be able to eat until 2 hours later when I finally get to work. So maybe two muffins (with protien powder added) would be a great start to my day?? Then a few hours later I could do oatmeal with a fruit mixed in…?
graciouspantry says
September 19, 2012 at 1:57 pmThe coconut oil and milk will be fine. Not sure about the wheat. You’d have to try it.
graciouspantry says
October 17, 2012 at 8:58 pmYou can use pretty much any oil you like. Coconut oil would be fine.
Pam says
February 24, 2013 at 4:23 amjust pulled these out of the oven a short while ago, and they are amazing!! swapped the apple & oil for fresh butter, but my little boy will wolf these down as a lunch box treat!! 😉
The Gracious Pantry says
February 24, 2013 at 3:26 pmAwesome! Glad you’re enjoying them! 🙂
lynn says
April 22, 2013 at 6:01 pmDo you think it will mess up the muffin if i use regular flour and semi sweet chocolate chips?
The Gracious Pantry says
April 22, 2013 at 6:21 pmLynn – In theory, it should be fine.
Allison says
November 12, 2013 at 6:48 pmCan I substitute gluten free flour or coconut flour?
Thanks!
The Gracious Pantry says
November 12, 2013 at 10:51 pmAllison – Technically, but you’ll probably need more of it to achieve the same consistency. Coconut flour is very “thirsty” stuff.
Allison says
November 20, 2013 at 5:39 pmOk, thanks for the response!!!