This recipe went viral on TikTok and has become my most requested recipe online and from my clients.
These muffins are the perfect way to start your day, packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome ingredients that will give you energy and keep you sustained until lunchtime.
Made with gluten-free flour, almond flour and sweetened with maple syrup and masked bananas, these muffins are not only delicious, but packed with sneaky veggies!
Rise and Shine Muffins
These muffins are the perfect way to start your day, packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome ingredients that will give you energy and keep you sustained until lunchtime.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
35 min
Total time
45 min
Serves
16 muffins
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 6 Tablespoons water
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ž teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
- ½ cup hemp seeds
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup avocado oil
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
Preparation
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 375Âş F (190ÂşC). Line 16 muffin tins with paper liners or silicone baking cups.
- Step 2In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and water to make a âflax eggâ. Let it sit for several minutes, or until slightly thickened
- Step 3In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, shredded coconut and hemp seeds.Â
- Step 4In a medium bowl mix mashed banana, vanilla extract, avocado oil, maple syrup, shredded carrot and shredded zucchini, stirring to combine.Â
- Step 5Add the bowl of wet ingredients and the now thickened flax egg into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Step 6Fill the prepared muffins cups with batter â you can fill each cup nearly to the top as they do not expand much.Â
- Step 7Bake for 30-35 minutes (cooking times may vary based on your oven) or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are slightly golden. Let cool completely.
Enjoy!