This is really going to be a surprise for Heather, the lady whose blog I received for my Secret Recipe Club assignment this month.
You see, last month Heather from over at Healthy With Heather was orphaned for SRC reveal day and so I volunteered to make a dish from her blog and made Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Stew. Having NO idea at the time that she would be my assignment for March. Then, when I saw her blog was mine for March, I was thrilled. Heather is a health-conscious, pregnant, 20-something who has a love of all things “fitness”.
Our similarities stop there. Actually, they stopped back at the previous sentence.
I have gotten much better over the years of watching what I eat. Which means that my Mountain Man watches more of what he eats, too. I also work out in the pool three times a week. And yes, I really, really work it! Didn’t know anyone could sweat while in water. Just sayin’. . .
Another thing that we really try and do daily is eat a good breakfast. Although many times lately I find myself running out of ideas. That’s why I loved this recipe. I always have a ripe banana or two, or three laying around and I refuse to eat them “as is” when they have brown spots on the skin. Bleck! A Plain-Jane-Eatin’ Banana must have yellow AND green on the outside for me to entertain the thought of eating it. As for the brown ones, well, I love them smushed up in anything baked!
Heather called these “protein” muffins. I call then “power” muffins. Mainly because I didn’t use protein powder, but also because breakfast is when we all need to “power up” for the day and because there is LOTS of powerful protein in Greek yogurt. Really doesn’t matter what you call them, because the key word is GREAT!
Well, Heather, I hope that I can make you proud once again. It’s is always a pleasure to peruse your blog!
- 1 cup Whole Wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1½ cup Oat Flour
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- 1 cup Walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup smushed Banana (about 3)
- 1 cup fat-free Greek Yogurt
- 6 tbsp pure Maple Syrup
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients. In a smaller bowl mix together the wet ingredients. Stir the wet into the dry until just mixed. Do not over stir.
- Pour into muffin tins until they are filled completely. Top batter with the remaining walnuts. Bake for 25-28 minutes.
Love that these aren’t real sweet! And so does my Mountain Man. YUM!
Power up, Buttercup!
“Til we eat again . . .
Want to see all the other delicious goodies for today’s SRC Reveal? Just check them out here!
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I could use some power muffins! These sound like a 5 start recipe to me!
These look and sound really wonderful! Love all the healthy ingredients. I could use some power muffins right about now!
Thanks so much. I think I need another one right now, too!
Yummy muffins! And I guess I’ve been under a rock, because WHEN DID YOU REDO YOUR BLOG? It looks awesome! Clean, and I love the red and white paisley. So very you.
Thanks!!! And thanks for the kudos on the re-do. I changed over to it toward the end of January. Still a few kinks, but I’m getting there.
Love the oats and maple syrup! These sound wonderful, I’ll have to try these, thanks!
You’ll be happy that you did!
looks like a great way to start the morning right! or a healthy snack anytime of the day. mmm… Hope you get a chance to check out my 1 ingredient ice cream. http://itsyummytomytummy.blogspot.com/2012/03/one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream.html
Perfect for anytime you need a little pick-me-up! And the ice cream sounds great!
Wow, these sound great. I love the idea of maple syrup with the banana.
Then to top the hot muffins off with just another tad of maple syrup is heavenly!
My favorite thing about this post is the word smushed in the recipe!
LOVE banana anything and muffins are better than bread–the bake up much much faster! Great pick for those colorful eggs!
I think you’ve done Heather well–twice!
Smushed. Isn’t that a technical cooking term?
these muffins are beautiful!
I love your muffin cups too! Thanks for being awesome!
Your muffins look and sound wonderful.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my Group ‘A’ SRC entry: Broiled Sushi.
Lisa~~
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Thanks, Lisa! They are amazing! So moist and tasty. I think I’m going to have to go grab another one.
Those muffins sound full of good stuff.
Good flavor for sure!
I love health food and I love eating a good breakfast, but truth be told, I am not a banana fan. I did want to stop by and say hi anyway from Secret recipe club, and as always i love seeing your cheery bandana print background
I hope you’ll swing by Seasonalpotluck.com March is artichoke month! http://bit.ly/zRfNjo I’d love if you’d link up your artichoke recipes!
You could always substitute some cooked and cooled fruit. Apples or plums or peaches would be fabulous! Glad you like the “decor” here at my little place. I’ll swing by, although I don’t have an artichoke recipe. But I’ll browse around for one at your place!
These muffins looks absolutely delicious … these go straight onto my ever-growing Must Try list!
I know. I have a long list, too. And then I get lazy and my list gets longer!
The muffins look great. My eldest son called ripe bananas “giraffe bananas” because of the spots
That’s so cute! Giraffe. I’ll have to remember that!
I love the wholesomeness of these muffins. Great choice!
Perfect breakfast food!
Amazing! Do you have nutrition facts by chance?
No, but when I calculate calories (which I HAVE to get back to doing for myself ASAP!) I use http://www.caloriecount.about.com It’s VERY easy to use!