Tasty Health: Banana Oat Protein Muffins

Mmm. Mmm. Mmm. These muffins are ah-mazing! They fill you up and provide that “sweet breakfast” fix without packing on the unwanted pounds!

This recipe is very similar to the Sweet Potato Protein Muffin recipe that I previously posted. It’s very easy to tweak these recipes (once you get the initial hang of it) and mix in whatever ingredients your heart desires. Experiment a little!

Banana Oat Protein Muffins

Yields 6 muffins

• 1.5 cups steel cut oats
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 2 egg whites

Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Mix all ingredients in blender until you get a smooth, thick batter. Pour batter into greased (I use olive oil spray) muffin tin. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, but keep an eye on them! You do not want to over-bake them because they will get dry. It is better to take them out a little early, plus they’re really good when they’re a little sticky in the center!

Nutritional stats per muffin: 89 calories 6g protein 13g carbohydrates 2g fat

Tasty Health: Sweet Potato Protein Muffins

Ahhh, muffins. How can we give up such sweet and scrumptious little cakes? Well, we don’t have to! I found this recipe online and these muffins are amazing. Fluffy and sweet without the unwanted additives, sugars, fat, and calories. Treat yourself without packing on the pounds with this very simple recipe!

Sweet Potato Protein Muffins

Yields 6 tasty muffins

• 1/2 cup (50g) old fashioned oats made into a flour (grind your own in a food processor)
• 3.5 oz cooked sweet potato (I cooked mine in the microwave for about 5-7 min)
• 1 scoop (25g) vanilla whey
• 1 tbsp granulated sweetener
•  1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350F/175 C. Put ingredients in a bowl and mix with a hand blender (or in a blender). Pour batter in muffin tins (preferably silicone molds) and put in the oven for about 15-18 min. Don’t overcook them!

*Nutritional stats for 1 muffin: 70 calories, 6 g protein, 9 g carbs, 1 g fat

Enjoy! 🙂

Stay Strong, Gorgeous!

XOXO

Eat Clean: 10 Fish You Should Avoid & Why

Fish is one of the healthiest foods you can consume. It is filled with lean protein, good fats, and is shown to reduce heart disease, boost brain health, and more!

What’s The Catch?

These health effects can easily be canceled out if you consume fish that is contaminated with mercury, antibiotics, or harmful chemicals.

Fish You Should Steer Clear Of:

1. Imported Catfish: Imported Catfish may contain antibiotics that are banned in the U.S.
2. Farmed Eel: Farmed Eel is high in PCB chemicals and mercury
3. King Mackerel: King Mackerel tends to contain high levels of mercury
4. Orange Roughy: Orange Roughy contains high levels of mercury & is overfished
5. Chilean Sea Bass: Like Orange Roughy, overfished & contains high levels of mercury
6. Shark: Shark meat contains high levels of mercury
7. Imported Shrimp: Imported Shrimp may contain antibiotics and chemical residue
8. Swordfish: Like many larger fish species, Swordfish is high in mercury
9. Tilefish: Tilefish are high in mercury
10. Bluefin Tuna: Tuna contains mercury, but Bluefin carries the highest levels.

So, Why Is Mercury Bad?

According to the National Wildlife Foundation, mercy can “adversely alter the neurological and reproductive systems of humans and wildlife.” There is evidence, said the environmental group in a November report, that the dangerous pollutant is accumulating in more habitats and wildlife than previously thought.”

Reports suggests that small traces of mercury may be enough to cause restricted brain development or other health problems for humans.

Other reports also stressed that consumption of “everyday” amounts of fish with higher mercury levels can be damaging to the health of children and the developing fetus in a pregnant woman.

While it is important to be cautious, seafood is safe to consume in regular amounts. Just be on the look out for the fish I have noted above.

Stay Strong, Gorgeous!

XOXO

 

Eat Clean: GMOs 101

What are GMOs?

GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are any living organism that has been genetically manipulated by a scientist for some desired purpose. Playing God, so-to-speak.

The Big GMO Crops:

• Corn
• Soybeans
• Canola (Rapeseed)
• Rice
• Cottonseed Oil
• Sugar Beets

The above doesn’t include meat, so meat is safe right?

Think again.

Unless you are buying organic meat, the meat has most likely been raised on GM grain.

Genetically Modified foods are NOT safe to eat.

GMOs have been linked to thousands of toxic and allergenic reactions, thousands of sick, sterile, and dead livestock, and damage to virtually every organ and system studied in lab animals.

Look at the scientific studies. Do your research!

More information is available at: nogmoproject.org

 

Stay Strong, Gorgeous!

XOXO