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Need a tasty, yet healthy desert for your valentine…..or for your “Single’s Awareness Day” dinner party? Try these delicious Vanilla Banana Protein muffins!

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INGREDIENTS

In a big bowl, whisk together:

• 1 cup oat flour (Whole Foods)
• 3/4 cup Tuvia Zero Sweetener (Whole Foods, Ralph‚ Pavillions)
• 4 scoops vanilla protein powder (I use MuscleTech’s Nitro-Tech Hardcore Series)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• 4 egg whites
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup oat milk (Whole Foods, Ralph‚ Pavillions)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 4-oz jar carrot baby food
• 1 4-oz jar banana baby food

METHOD

• Stir wet into dry until well combined. Do not over-mix.
• Scoop batter into paper-lined muffin tins, carefully placing about 1/3 cup of batter into each muffin liner.
• Bake at 350 for 12-20 minutes, or until golden brown (when toothpick can be inserted and removed without dough sticking to toothpick). Keep your eyes on these ones because they cook fast!

Nutrition Facts Per Muffin (based on 24 muffins):

• Calories: 60
• Fat: 2 g
• Carbs: 5.5 g
• Protein: 6 g

Baking Tips (add one or more of the following):

• 1 thinly sliced banana
• 1 100-calorie dark chocolate bar (crushed)
• 1 oz raw walnuts or almonds (crushed)