What you will see in this video:
1:05 – 3 reasons why you should make your own snacks/meals (not including that it can be a more affordable way of living)
6:09 to get straight to the recipe!
9:00 for the Nutrition facts and macronutrient composition EXPLAINED
RECIPES:
Flavour: Banana-Nut Caramel
both recipes yield 12 muffins
SIMPLE RECIPE:
Dry Ingredients:
– 2.5 cups Quick Oats
– 1 cup Spelt Flour (or Flour of choice)
– 1 tsp Baking Soda
– 1/2 tsp Salt
– 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
– 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed (do not omit because it is the egg)
– 2 heaping tbsp any Nut Butter (can omit)
– 1-1.5 cups shredded Zucchini (1 large zucchini)
– 1/3 cup Pitted Medjool Dates (approx. 6 large dates) or just an extra 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1 medium very ripe Banana
Add Ins:
– 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
1. preheat oven to 350F
2. blend or food process the banana and dates into a caramel “sauce”
3. add wet ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl
– maple syrup, flax meal, then mix well
– date-banana sauce, shredded zucchini, nut butter, mix again to incorporate
4. add dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl
– mix well
5. add the half the dry ingredients to the wet, mix, add the rest mix
– be careful to not over-mix or you will get dense muffins (just enough to incorporate)
– ad a splash of non-dairy milk if needed
6. add the chopped walnuts (either in the batter or on top of the muffins after being placed in pan)
7. scoop the muffins into a lined muffin pan
8. bake for 35-45 minutes or until a fork/toothpick comes out clean
MORE COMPLEX/SUPERFOOD RECIPE:
SIMPLE RECIPE:
Flavour: Banana-Nut Caramel
yields 12 muffins
Dry Ingredients:
– 2.5 cups Quick Oats
– 1 cup Spelt Flour (or Flour of choice)
– 3 tbsp Hemp Hearts
– 1 tsp Baking Soda
– 1/2 tsp Salt
– 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
– 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed (do not omit because it is the egg)
– 2 heaping tbsp Tahini (or any Nut Butter)
– 1 cup shredded Zucchini (1 medium zucchini)
– 1/2 cup shredded Carrot
– 1/3 cup Pitted Medjool Dates (approx. 6 large dates) or just an extra 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1 medium very ripe Banana
Add Ins:
– 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
1. preheat oven to 350F
2. blend or food process the banana and dates into a caramel “sauce”
3. add wet ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl
– maple syrup, flax meal, then mix well
– date-banana sauce, shredded zucchini/carrot, tahini, mix again to incorporate
4. add dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl
– mix well
5. add the half the dry ingredients to the wet, mix, add the rest mix
– be careful to not over-mix or you will get dense muffins (just enough to incorporate)
– add a splash of non-dairy milk if needed
6. add the chopped walnuts (either in the batter or on top of the muffins after being placed in pan)
7. scoop the muffins into a lined muffin pan
8. bake for 35-45 minutes or until a fork/toothpick comes out clean
HOW to make a pre-workout muffin that supplies the proper fuel for an endurance workout
WHY this muffin recipe offers the proper fuel and nutrients for adequate and sustained energy
Nutrition facts and macronutrient composition EXPLAINED
Music: Kiss It Better (R3hab Remix)
