This is the third muffin recipe in three days! I tried to pick a true variety of muffins, to go with the ones already posted, but even beyond these I have created several others! If people enjoy these let me know and I’ll post more! Without rehashing this topic too much (there’s more details in the write up on the OG of my muffins — the “Better” Blueberry Muffin recipe) it’s important to start with reason I call my muffin…
The taste of an apple pie for just 97 calories and 1 gram of fat? Plus 6 grams of protein? Worth trying, right? These muffins take a bit more effort but they’re worth it!
Another muffin recipe – easy to make, and just 104 calories & 7 grams of sugar (plus 6 grams of protein)… and full of raspberries and white chocolate chips. Worth a try, right?
My “Better” Cinnamon Raisin Muffin comes in at just 104 calories and 1 gram of fat, with 18 complex, slow-burning carbs and 6 grams of protein… all from making small “better” ingredient substitutions from a typical muffin recipe.
Panna Cotta is a traditional Italian dessert of sweetened cooked cream, stiffened with gelatin. So, making a version devoid of any cream might seem to be a bit of a cheat, but since my version still eats good, and dramatically cuts down on the fat and calories, I think most people won’t mind too much. This recipe is for a Strawberry Panna Cotta, which comes in at just 77 calories per serving. I’ve also included a Chocolate Nut Crumble topping…
So many so-called “healthy” entrees are spoiled by deceptively high calorie sauces and marinades, hiding several hundreds of calories of fats and carbs in just a few tablespoons. This Cilantro Lime Sauce is one answer to that. Coming it at a mere 16 calories per 1/4 lb serving of protein, it’s great on turkey tips, chicken or any white fish. And best yet, it it has only five simple ingredients and takes minutes to make! The “Why” Behind the Recipe…