"Mmmm" is for Muffins

I am a sucker for a great muffin. If today was my last day on earth, I'm sure I could devour an entire package of Costco muffins... the almond poppyseed ones should be especially scared. However, since today is not my last day on earth (knock on wood), I simply can't eat a batch of Costco muffins.  In fact, a single almond poppyseed muffin packs an impressive 670 calories and a blueberry muffin comes just shy of that with 610 calories.  If i'm going to eat over 600 calories in one baked goodie, you better believe that it is going to come in the form of something much more decadent than a Costco muffin! 

So, since I can't stand the thought of never eating another muffin, my 'gray' thinking self went in search of a healthy muffin that still satisfies my tastebuds.  I'm happy to say i've found one!  I've used this recipe for Blueberry Lemon Protein Loaf from Little B's Healthy Habits and baked the batter in muffin tins. If you like lemon, these muffins are fabulous!  I've also pumped up the protein factor on these by adding an additional scoop of vanilla protein powder and 6oz of greek yogurt (instead of just 1/2 cup). 

My 'Pumped Up' version of Little B's recipe has approximate 110 calories and 10 grams of protein per muffin (if you divide the batter into 12 muffin cups).  I'll grab one muffin for a great snack and two for breakfast on the go!

If you like the recipe, I highly suggest checking out some of Little B's Healthy Habits other recipes - they are all super healthy and oh so delicious!  As you know, my nutrition philosophy is not as 'hard-core' as hers, but I really admire this young lady and LOVE many of her recipes!

Lesson Learned:There ARE such things as muffins that won't give you a muffin-top! :)