Decadent Chocolate Pistachio Muffins

Decadent Chocolate Pistachio Muffins

Decadent Chocolate Pistachio Muffins

Portions:5
Cooking Time:40 minutes
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Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons,
  • Measuring cups
  • Cupcake tray
  • Nonstick spray

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw oats
  • ½ cup almond meal/flour
  • ½ cup baking stevia
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios plus 2 tbsp for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • Grind the oats into a flour using a blender or food processor.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, almond meal/flour, baking stevia, pumpkin puree, almond milk, cocoa powder, egg whites, vanilla extract, and baking powder.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
  • Spray a cupcake tray with nonstick spray and pour the batter into 5 cupcake molds.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 tbsp of chopped pistachios on top of the muffins.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these muffins with a rich, robust red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or a fruity Zinfandel.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 173 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 11 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 3 g | Salt: 0.2 mg
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Zesty Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Zesty Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Zesty Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Portions:2
Cooking Time:25 minutes
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Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons,
  • Measuring cups
  • Cupcake mold
  • Nonstick spray

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw oats
  • ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder omit if dairy-free
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 2 stevia packets
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • ½ tsp poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • Grind the oats into a flour using a blender or food processor.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder (if using), coconut flour, egg white, water, lemon juice, lemon zest, stevia, baking powder, almond extract, and poppy seeds.
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Spray a cupcake mold with nonstick spray and pour the batter into two cupcake molds.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before enjoying.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these muffins with a refreshing glass of Sauvignon Blanc or a light Chardonnay.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 135 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 3 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.2 mg
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Chocolate Almond Delight Muffins

Chocolate Almond Delight Muffins

Chocolate Almond Delight Muffins

Portions:4
Cooking Time:25 minutes
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Equipment

  • measuring spoons,
  • Measuring cups
  • Cupcake pan
  • Nonstick spray

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup raw oats
  • ¼ cup almond meal/flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup baking stevia
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • In a blender, grind the oats into a flour consistency.
  • Add almond meal/flour, egg whites, almond butter, almond milk, baking stevia, and baking powder to the blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Spray a cupcake pan with nonstick spray and pour the batter into 4 cupcake molds.
  • Sprinkle the tops with sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-7 minutes before enjoying.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these muffins with a light, sparkling wine like Prosecco or a dessert wine like Moscato d’Asti.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 286 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 5 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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Blackberry Granola Muffins

Blackberry Granola Muffins

Blackberry Granola Muffins

Portions:2 muffins
Cooking Time:25 minutes
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Equipment

  • food processor, or blender
  • Cupcake tray
  • Nonstick spray
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw oats
  • 2 tbsp almond meal/flour
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 stevia packets
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp granola for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • Grind the oats into a flour using a food processor or blender.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, almond meal, coconut flour, egg white, almond milk, stevia packets, and baking powder.
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
  • Spray a cupcake tray with nonstick spray.
  • Pour the batter into two cupcake molds.
  • Sprinkle the granola on top of each muffin.
  • Bake at 350⁰F (175⁰C) for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these muffins with a light, fruity wine such as a sparkling rosé or a chilled Pinot Grigio.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 187 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 4 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Portions:9
Cooking Time:28 minutes
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Equipment

  • Fork or potato masher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cupcake tray
  • Nonstick spray

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 whole egg
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1.25 cups raw instant oats
  • ¼ cup almond meal/flour
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  • Add the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas.
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Add the instant oats, almond meal, and baking powder to the wet ingredients.
  • Mix well until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  • Spray a cupcake tray with nonstick spray.
  • Disperse the batter evenly into 9 cupcake molds.
  • Bake at 350⁰F (175⁰C) for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these muffins with a light, fruity wine such as a sparkling rosé or a chilled Moscato.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 151 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 7 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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Vegan Cookie Dough Bars

Vegan Cookie Dough Bars

Vegan Cookie Dough Bars

Portions:8
Cooking Time:1 hour 15 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup raw oats
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • cup almond milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 stevia packet
  • 1 oz sugar-free dark chocolate chips
  • ½ oz sugar-free dark chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

  • Grind the oats into a flour using a food processor or blender.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, coconut flour, applesauce, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, stevia packet, and 1 oz of dark chocolate chips.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Line an 8×8 dish with cling wrap for easy removal later.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish.
  • Melt the remaining 1/2 oz dark chocolate and drizzle it on top of the batter.
  • Place the dish in the refrigerator to set for 1 hour.
  • Once firm, slice into 8 pieces and enjoy.
  • Store any extras in the refrigerator.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these bars with a light, sweet wine such as a Moscato or a chilled late harvest Riesling.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 139 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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Raspberry Bliss White Chocolate Cookies

Raspberry Bliss White Chocolate Cookies

Raspberry Bliss White Chocolate Cookies

Portions:7
Cooking Time:20 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ¼ cup baking stevia
  • ¾ cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • cup cashew butter
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 oz sugar-free white chocolate chips or dark chocolate for dairy-free/paleo

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, baking stevia, baking soda, almond milk, cashew butter, whole egg, egg white, and chocolate chips.
  • Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
  • Mix everything until a dough forms.
  • Form the dough into 7 thick cookies, lightly flattening each on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 350⁰F (175⁰C) for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these cookies with a light, fruity wine such as a Rosé or a chilled Pinot Noir.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 3 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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Sticky Caramel Date Cookies

Sticky Caramel Date Cookies

Sticky Caramel Date Cookies

Portions:4
Cooking Time:18 minutes
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Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • baking sheet
  • Nonstick spray
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup almond meal/flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder optional for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup pitted dates 120g
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • Grind the dates in a blender or food processor until finely chopped.
  • If using dried dates, soak them in water for 3 hours before blending.
  • In the blender, combine the chopped dates with almond meal, vanilla whey protein powder (if using), baking soda, salt, coconut oil, and water.
  • Blend until smooth and well combined.
  • Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Dollop the batter onto the sheet to form 5 cookies.
  • Bake at 350⁰F (175⁰C) for 8 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool before serving.
  • These cookies are particularly good when served cold.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these cookies with a dessert wine such as a sweet Moscato or a late harvest Zinfandel.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 214 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 1 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 16 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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Raspberry Almond Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Raspberry Almond Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Raspberry Almond Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Portions:10 cookies
Cooking Time:27 minutes
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Equipment

  • food processor, or blender
  • baking sheet
  • Nonstick spray
  • measuring spoons,
  • Spoon for portioning

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw oats
  • ¼ cup baking stevia
  • ¼ cup almond meal/flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 whole egg
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 10 tbsp sugar-free raspberry jelly

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • Grind the oats into a flour using a food processor or blender.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, baking stevia, almond meal, almond milk, egg, almond butter, and baking soda.
  • Mix until evenly combined.
  • Spray a baking tray with nonstick spray.
  • Dollop the batter onto the tray to create 10 cookies.
  • Indent each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake at 350⁰F (175⁰C) for 8-9 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes.
  • Once cooled, dollop 1 tbsp sugar-free raspberry jelly on the top of each cookie.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these cookies with a light, fruity wine such as Moscato or a chilled Rosé.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 102 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies

Portions:10 cookies
Cooking Time:20 minutes
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Equipment

  • food processor, or blender
  • baking sheet
  • Nonstick spray
  • measuring spoons,
  • Spoon for portioning

Ingredients

  • cup raw oats
  • ¼ cup almond meal/flour
  • ½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder optional for dairy-free
  • ¼ cup baking stevia
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp pumpkin spice
  • ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp peanut butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • Grind the oats into a flour using a food processor or blender.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground oats, almond meal, whey protein powder (if using), baking stevia, baking powder, and pumpkin spice.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, egg white, and melted coconut oil to the dry ingredients.
  • Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into 10 balls, placing them on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • In the center of each dough ball, place 1/2 tsp of peanut butter.
  • Cover the peanut butter completely with the cookie dough.
  • Lightly flatten each cookie on the sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes at 350⁰F (175⁰C).
  • Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair these cookies with a sweet dessert wine such as a late harvest Riesling or a glass of port.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 88 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.1 mg
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