July 07, 2015

Pumpkin Spiced Blueberry, Apple and Walnut Muffins- By Lauren Haas

Growing up, I spent a lot of childhood on the North Shore of Kauai in Kilauea Town. Every morning, my dad and I would walk or bike 2 miles to the Kilauea Local Bakery for one of their fabulous Morning Glory muffins. 

recipe pumpkin spiced blueberry muffins

Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Muffins

Serves: Makes 8-12 muffins (2 for breakfast or 1 for a snack)

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes                                          

1 Cup    Shredded Unsweetened Coconut 

1/3 Cup   Almond Flour                                                                                                                                 6   Egg Whites

1⁄2 Cup Unsweetened apple sauce
1 Tsp.  Baking powder
1 Tsp.   Baking soda
1 Tsp.    Ground cinnamon
11⁄2 Tsp.   Pumpkin pie spice
1/8 Tsp.     Sea salt
1/4 Cup     Truvia
2 Tablespoons    Almond butter                                                                                                                    
1 Cup   Blueberries                                                                                                                                     1⁄2 Cup Walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line muffin pan with paper liners.
In a stand mixer or by hand, combine all ingredients and mix until well combined. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop even amount of batter into prepared muffin pan.

Bake for 10 minutes on the middle rack. Remove from the oven and add the blueberries. Continue cooking for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

 

Lauren Haas is a Holistic Nutritionist. She is an AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, C.N.C, C.N.H.P, Certified Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach. Visit her and get more great recipes at www.haasholistic.com