Cookies & Cream Protein Muffins

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤

Valentine’s really isn’t about being in a relationship it’s more about the chocolate right?! I thought so! 🙂

So I made this insanely delicious recipe for cookies & cream protein muffins, which were also inspired by the newest and super yummy Quest bar! This protein muffin is low calorie, but so creamy and chocolately it’s great for V-day and the other 364 days of the year! I promise you will get hooked!! (Also known to cure PMS symptoms ladies!) Remember chocolate helps release feel good chemicals in the brain such as dopamine and serotonin, so feel free to use this recipe if your feeling moody, depressed, wanna get someone in the mood 😉 or in order to repair damages after an argument! Your choice!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 Scoop Cellucor Chocolate Molten Protein Powder

1 Scoop PlantFusion Cookies & Cream Protein Powder

1 Cup Sugar free Fat free Cheesecake Pudding

3/4 Cup Spelt Flour

1/4 Cup Almond Flour

2 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

6 Egg Whites

1 Cookies & Cream Quest Bar

Cooking Spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit

2. Add muffin liners to muffin pan and spray with cooking spray

3. Mix all ingredients, besides Quest Bar, and until blended until smooth

4. Pour batter into muffin tins. Should make 9 muffins

5. Cut Quest Bar into 10 pieces

6. Place one square on top of each muffin and eat the tenth piece! 🙂

7. Bake muffins for 22-25 minutes until cooked through

8. Cool for 10 minutes then enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts:

Makes 9 Muffins

Per Muffin: 115 calories, 2.5g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 11g protein, 4g fiber, 8mg cholesterol

Kisses & Hugs,

 Jessica

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Banana Protein Bread (Low carb)

Ok I don’t know about you, but I have not met anyone who does love a warm delicious slice of banana bread! Growing up my mom made it all the time usually including oil, flour and sugar. Well this banana bread not only does not include white flour, sugar or oil, but it’s low carb and high protein to boot! Not to mention absolutely scrumptious!

Since bananas are higher in sugar than most fruit (30g per medium banana) you need very little sweetener in this recipe. Bananas are also full of fiber, potassium, manganese and vitamin B-6. The potassium in bananas have been shown to aid in leg cramping and lowers blood pressure.Manganese can aid menstrual cramping, prevent osteoporosis and has been used to treat anemia. Vitamin B-6 aids in healthy metabolism function as well as strengthens hairs, nails and promotes skin health. Fiber keeps you full in between meals and lowers cholesterol.

The national weight loss regisrty as well as several studies have found that people who consume fruit in addition to their weight loss plan not only are successful in weight loss, but keep the weight off more so than their non fruit consuming counter parts. So please do not be afraid on consuming fruit while trying to take off those unwanted pounds!

This banana bread is high in protein, which makes it perfect for breakfast or and afternoon snack. So, even though it may not be your mama’s banana bread it is hella good! Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

6 egg whites

2 scoops Cellucor cinnamon swirl whey protein powder

2 ripe bananas

1 Tbsp. Stevia

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 cup almond flour

2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds

1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit

2. Mash ripe bananas in mixing bowl

3. Add additional wet ingredients

4. Mix in dry ingredients until incorporated

5. Spray baking dish with cooking spray and pour in the delicious batter

6. Bake banana bread for 32-35 minutes until middle is cooked through

7. Realize your house smells like delicious banana bread

8. Enjoy! 🙂

Nutrition Facts:

Makes 8 servings

Nutrition per slice: 150 calories, 8g fat, 12.5g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 2.6g fiber, 8mg cholesterol.

Love,

Jessica

Cinnamon Pumpkin Protein Muffins!

Get ready for pumpkin season with Cinnamon Pumpkin Protein Pancakes!

Get ready for pumpkin season with Cinnamon Pumpkin Protein Pancakes!

Soooo I am totally obsessed with pumpkin and although it’s not officially fall I thought I would let you enjoy this delicious recipe a little early! 🙂

Pumpkin is an incredible ingredient not only because it is delicious, but it is also packed with fiber, vitamin A, and potassium. Plus these muffins are high in protein as well as fiber to keep you full sans eating a ton of calories! These muffins work perfect as a quick breakfast or a sweet snack. Enjoy!

Recipe:

Cinnamon Pumpkin Protein Muffins:

3 egg whites

1/4 cup organic pumpkin puree

1 1/2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp apple pie spice

1/2 cup unsweetened almond flour

2 Tbsp. Almond flour

2 Tbsp Stevia

1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Pumpkin Frosting:

1/3 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. pumpkin puree

2 packets Stevia

1 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix all muffin ingredients in a bowl.

Spray muffin tin and muffin liners with canola spray. Fill muffins 3/4 way to the top. Recipe will fill 6 muffins.

Bake muffins at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes until cooked through in the center.

Cinnamon pumpkin frosting :

Mix Greek yogurt with pumpkin, cinnamon and Stevia.

When muffins are cooled, top with frosting and dash of cinnamon. Enjoy! 🙂