Twitter inspired me to do some baking this afternoon. Well, actually, Rose tweeted looking for a yummy baked good recipe because she wanted to bake tonight, which then got me thinking about doing some baking myself. So, I guess, Rose inspired me to get into the kitchen! Thanks, Rose! 
Oh, the power of Twitter! 
I also had a “new” toy that I wanted to play with this afternoon. The folks from Cuisinart sent me a 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder back in November after BlogHer Food, but I haven’t had a chance to use it until now.
It’s actually a cute little kitchen gadget. Perfect for baking small batches.
My baking mission for tonight: use up some of the crap stuff in my cabinet.
You see, I have a special cabinet devoted to all of my “health” food and vitamins. It started off as the “blog food” cabinet, which was off-limits to my husband. We’d get product samples in the mail for me to review on my blog, but Mal would eat them all before I even had a chance! So, I created this separate cabinet just for blog products. Now-a-days, however, I share my blog goodies and this cabinet has become a mishmash of random stuff.
Anyway, so back to baking.
I decided that I wanted to make some sort of muffin-type goodie for breakfast tomorrow morning. But, I didn’t want to bake any ol’ muffin. I wanted one with serious staying power. Basically, a muffin that would sit in my stomach like a rock.
Here’s what I came up with…
Souped-Up Banana Muffins
Makes 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup liquid egg whites
- 2 tbsp protein powder
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325*F
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor
- Coat muffin tins with non-stick spray or muffin papers
- Pour batter evenly into muffin cups
- Bake for 25 minutes until cooked through
- Allow to cool before serving
Dinner
Tonight, tacos were on the menu. Instead of the usual variety, however, I made mine into a taco salad with all of the fixings.
In the mix: romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green and red peppers, shredded cheese, salsa, ground beef with taco seasoning, and half of a hard shell for scooping.
Dessert
For dessert, I spread peanut butter on one of my Souped-Up Banana Muffins. Delish!
Then, I packed-up the other three muffins and put them in the fridge for later. No need to temp myself with these babies sitting on the kitchen counter all night! Out of sight, out of mind!
For some reason, I have a rockin’ headache tonight. 
I rarely get headaches, but this one is bad. I’m putting on my PJ’s and climbing onto the couch to cuddle with M & M.
Good night, blog friends!
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The muffins look great! I can’t believe you come up with these yourself
The best thing for a headache is water, sleep, and an ice pack on the back of the neck! Feel better!
Those muffins sound great…and NO flour =) I think I might add some walnuts & chocolate chippers to mine. Where did ya find the recipe? Hope your headache fades away…
Hope you’re feeling better… headaches are the worst.
Muffin baking tip: if you’re not going to fill all the muffin holes you should fill the rest 3/4 full with water, this way the tin will heat evenly.
I live for my mini food processor! Can’t believe you just used it now!!
What a creative recipe! I’m so glad they came out good
Those muffins sound and look amazing! I hope your headache goes away :0(
Sorry about the headache, hope you feel better soon! The muffins do look great though…
What a coincidence, I made banana muffins today too
The 4-Cup Chopper/Grinder looks like a great tool. I always find that i need to chop up things that won’t quite fit in the 1 cup chopper that came with my immersion blender. But i don’t need a full food processor for just me :p
those muffins look good! Hope you feel better
I had taco salad last night, yum!
You always amaze me with your baked goods! I can come up with my own recipes for dinner but when I try to bake anything it always comes out a disaster!
i hate headaches! wihen I get them bad, Its like being nauseas and it just doesnt go away. I am sure M&M will cheer you up
DELICIOUS muffins!
Sorry you have a headache. That’s no fun
Your muffins look good!
I know this is being placed in the wrong post, but I have been thinking about a song that I can’t help but dance and sing to. It’s Ray LaMontagne’s You Are The Best Thing. I LOVE that song!
Headaches stick majorly. Hope all is better soon. Some good cuddle action always helps me.
The muffins look delicious!
Banana muffins look great especially smeared with pb!
Darn, I was hoping that those kiwis and calcium pills were going to come in handy!
yum! those look terrific! mini food prep is the best!
ps…where’d you get those dried kiwi’s?? I can never find them!
Feel better. I’ve been nursing a headache all day myself.
Those muffins look awesome! I’m always looking for healthy”ish” muffin recipes.
I love taco salads. I usually make enchiladas into enchilada salads too. Yummy!
What a great little food processor! And delicious looking muffins. I had an awful headache all day as well – Excedrin always does the trick for me
I love baking! It’s so relaxing to me!
Hope your headache goes away soon
Because of all your blogs, I really want to make those break up bars!
No flour, I am already addicted! You didn’t mention how they taste? I assume pretty darn good since you’re eating them, duh
What’s the consistency like?
As your trainer I think it is imperative that I test these muffins to make sure they are ok to eat…I am curious how they taste and what the consistency is as well. Good question Julie…Did you workout today?? If so, how was it??
Sorry about your headache
Have you had your air filter in your apartment changed lately? I had a horrific headache at my boyfriend’s the other day, and then we realized the air filter was overdue. Headache gone after it was replaced!
Those muffins look great!
Hope your head feels better soon!
I’m also fighting a headache tonight — what is up with that?! Maybe these FRIGID temps have something to do with it??
Hope yours feels better soon! A hot bath normally helps me
Ugh I hate headaches, feel better!
Yummy muffins and staying power in one! And that mini prep looks nice and easy to use.
these muffins look amazing! I’m definitely making these this week =) thanks Tina!
These are going on my to-make list!
You are so creative, those muffins sound great!!
Hope your headache gets better, they are awful!!!
i have a blog shelf of food too that my hubby’s not allowed to touch!
Hope they keep you full… let us know!
Love the recipe! Thanks for the ideas on how to make something wheat free, dairy free and delicious, can’t wait to bake these up for my mom and I who have food intolerances, i’d love to see more recipes like that!
Cuisinart appliances always look so neat and tidy, love that brand
I have to know. Are those kiwi chips in your cabinet? Please let me know. I’m fascinated by dehydrated veggies and fruits to snack on. Hope your headache gets better.
I love muffins for breakfast. I plan on making some in the next few days so I can have a special homemade treat even during the construction of our kitchen.
Where did you get that salad plate? I’ve been looking for this exact kind everywhere. I thought they’d have them at Crate & Barrel but they didn’t have any when I went there on Saturday
@Elina: They’re from Crate & Barrel.
I got a food processor for Christmas and LOVE it. I also had a head ache- eat some quinoa-good for you and helps.
I have both a small and a large cuisinart and I use them both ALL the time! They’re kind of a pain to clean, but nothing does the job like a food processor!
wow i LOVE the look of those muffins. muffins are definitely something i do not make or purchase because to me they are just empty calories, more calories than anything else. BUT those!!! yep, those i would make and enjoy every bite!
ALSO, i loved your sign off line in reference to your loves, M & M!
What kind of protein powder do you use in your baked goods? Is it flavored or plain? Where did you buy it? Thanks!
@Jen: From my mom’s store in Acton, MA.
@Tara Mazanec: A workout is on the agenda for today!
@Justine: I used hemp protein, but any protein powder would work. I also like vanilla-flavored whey protein on occasion.
Thank you!
I love baking and I am ALWAYS on the lookout for healthy recipes. Thanks for posting yours.
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