Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Low Carb Pumpkin Muffins


Here's a muffin that isn't sugary, starchy and devoid of nutrients – like the muffins at your favorite coffee shop. These muffins are rich in beta-carotene and contain half an egg's worth of high quality protein. The delicately sweet flavor will satisfy and have you coming back for more.

Servings: 12

Here's what you need...
•1/2 cup coconut flour (find at natural foods store)
•2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
•1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
•1/2 teaspoon baking soda
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/2 cup canned pureed pumpkin
•6 eggs, beaten
•3 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
•1/3 cup honey
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•12 pecans for topping

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Oil muffin pans.

2.In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, spices, baking soda and salt.

3.In another bowl, place the pumpkin puree then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add melted coconut, honey and vanilla and mix until well combined.

4.Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture, blend with a whisk until most lumps have disappeared.

5.Spoon into prepared muffin pan, filling each muffin 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden.

6.Place on wire rack to cool.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 127 calories, 7g fat, 230mg sodium, 11.7g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, and 5g protein.

1 comment:

  1. impressive! i once had a brownie made of organic dark chocolate and it had tofu in it too. i was skeptical at first, but when i tried it, it was the best thing i had ever tasted. but i never got the recipe :(

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