Head over to your corner bagel shop, and you'll find oversized muffins staring you in the face, tempting you into an impulse buy. These bad boys carry a hefty amount of calories, at least 400 each, and little nutritional value. With a little planning, meal prep, and a delicious recipe, muffins can also bring together highly nutritious ingredients like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Not to mention flavor!
Quick Notes About The Pear-Cinnamon Oat Muffins
Prep Time - 15 Minutes
Cook Time - 20 Minutes
Makes 12 Servings
Vegetarian Friendly
Amount Of Ingredients | Ingredient |
--- | Cooking Spray |
1/4 Cup | Oat Bran |
1 Cup | Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour |
1 Cup | Unbleached All-Purpose Flour |
2 Teaspoons | Baking Powder |
1 Teaspoon | Baking Soda |
1 Teaspoon | Cinnamon |
1/4 Teaspoon | Salt |
1/2 Packed Cup | Brown Sugar |
1/2 Cup | Olive Oil |
1 Cup | Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt |
1 | Egg |
1 | Egg Yolk |
1 Medium | Pear, Chopped (About 1 1/2 Cups) |
2 Tablespoons | Rolled Oats |
How To Make The Pear-Cinnamon Oat Muffins
Preheat the oven to 375F. Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, sift together the oat bran, pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, and olive oil. Add the Greek yogurt, egg, and egg yolk, and whisk until smooth.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix the batter. Gently fold in the pear, making sure to evenly distribute it throughout the batter.
Scoop 1/4 of the batter into each muffin cup. Evenly Sprinkle each muffin with the oats.
Bake until the muffins are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling for another 10 minutes.
Storage:
Keep the muffins in a resealable plastic container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Freeze:
Individually wrap the muffins in plastic wrap or in individual freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, then warm in the toaster oven or in a preheated 300F oven for 5 minutes.
Quick Tip:
For this muffin recipe, I use of my favorite underappreciated fruit, pears, but you can substitute apples or peaches, too.
Nutritional Facts About The Pear-Cinnamon Oat Muffins (1 Muffin)
Calories - 223
Fat - 10 Grams
Saturated Fat - 2 Grams
protein - 5 Grams
Total Carbs - 29 Grams
Fiber - 2 Grams
Sodium - 241 MG
Save Money, Save Time, And Eat Healthy Meals With Meal Prepping
Preparing healthy and delicious meals 3 times a day can be so hard with everything else you have going on in your life. If you are stressed out at work, you have hungry tiny humans at home, need to bring the dog out for a walk, or do the laundry, thinking about food might be the last thing on your mind.
I know the feeling; I’ve been there before. In my case, work and stress exhausted me. But I still wanted myself and the family to eat well.
That’s when I discovered meal prep. Honestly, if you are late from work or are just rushing out of the house in the morning, having a meal ready to grab can be a lifesaver. By using some simple tips and planning, you’ll be blown away by how easy cooking delicious food can be.
Free Meal Planner
Download this 1 page weekly printable meal-planning template! You can use this to organize your meals for the next 7 days and add what kind of groceries you’ll need for when you go shopping!
Benefits Of Meal Prepping
Save Money
By making a meal plan, you’ll be able to waste a lot less food. When you go food shopping, you’ll just buy exactly what you need and won’t be tempted to overspend. Plus, by preparing your own healthy recipes, you’ll save a great deal of money rather than eating out.
Save Time
By spending a few hours chopping fresh veggies and cooking at the weekend, you’ll have more time during the busy week to relax and worry less about what you need to put on your table.
Eat Healthy Meals Every Day
The hungrier you are, the more tempted you get to eat unhealthy food. By meal prepping you’ll know what you are eating every day by cooking healthy food ahead of time. This ensures that you are getting the proper vitamins and nutrients your body needs.
Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be amazed at how a bit of organization can make your life so much easier, and you’ll just ask yourself why you didn’t do this sooner! If you’re planning on doing meal prepping for weight loss, you’ll want to check out this article! Lots of helpful tips to get you on the right path.
My Favorite Meal Prep Containers
I love containers that are made of glass. You can see what’s in them. They can be used in microwaves, and they won’t release any chemicals at hot temperatures as plastic containers can.
Meal Prep Bowls with dividers: I love these when I want to separate ingredients, like fruits and nuts from my main meal.
Mason Jars: For salads, overnight oats, and chia puddings.
Glass Bottles: Perfect for soups or smoothies on the go!
I really hope you give today's recipe a try! Let me know if you did by sending me a picture of how it turned out. You can message my Facebook page or Instagram page to show me the end result. Click here if you’re looking for more healthy breakfast recipes
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