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Oatmeal Muffins

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MATERIALS

Makes 12 muffins

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 3 cups oats

    • 1/4 cup ground flax

    • 1 tsp baking powder

    • 1 tsp baking soda

    • 3 tsp cinnamon

    • a pinch of salt

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 3 large bananas

    • 3 dates

    • 3/4 cup almond milk

    • 1 tsp vanilla

    • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • Mix Ins

    • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or other seeds/nuts)

    • 1/4 cup raisins

    • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

PROCEDURE

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put dry ingredients in a food processor (or blender) and process for a few minutes. Transfer dry ingredients to a medium size bowl.

2. Add bananas and dates to a food processor (or blender) and process. Add remaining wet ingredients and process for another minute.

3. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir with a spatula. Add mix ins.

4. Fill muffin tins and bake for ~15 minutes.

VARIATION

Use chocolate chips instead of dried fruit for a sweeter muffin.

Substitute lemon juice for the apple cider vinegar.

Substitute water or another plant-based milk for the almond milk.

THE RUNDOWN

This is pretty much a bowl of oatmeal in muffin form. It is perfect if you arent a fan of the typical oatmeal texture or you just want something easy to take on the go. ‘Cuz you never know when you might want a muffin in the wilderness.

Inspired By: Simnett Nutrition

Smoothie

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MATERIALS

Makes 2 servings

  • 3 handfuls spinach

  • 1 frozen banana

  • 1 cup blueberries

  • 1/2 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)

  • 1 scoop protein powder, optional

  • 1 scoop peanut butter, optional (very tasty if you are feeling indulgent)

  • ~1 1/2 cups water (or plant-based milk or coconut water)

  • Optional toppings/mix-ins - chia, hemp, or flax seeds, granola, raisins, additional fresh fruit

PROCEDURE

1. Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. 

2. If too runny, add more fruit or ice. If too thick, add more water.

3. Add desired toppings and enjoy.

THE RUNDOWN

A fruity and delicious start to the morning and a good way to sneak in a couple handfuls of greens. Swap the spinach with kale, another awesome super food, or use a bit of both. Pro tip - freeze the spinach and you won't have to worry about it going bad.

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