Recently I was brainstorming how I could make a healthier muffin that my toddler would eat and provide some substance. In the end I came up with this. I didn’t follow a recipe, I just created it on my own and I have to tell you- bravo to me! Now, unfortunately I did use a cake mix so in time I may alter this recipe to eliminate the mix but it was helpful because this recipe is quick and easy. My toddler loved them best right out of the oven, and ate about 7 from the mini muffin tin immediately.
Ingredients:
Spice cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
3 eggs
1/2 scoop of vanilla (whey) protein powder
1 1/2 T. Chia seeds
1 1/2 T. Flaxseeds
Instant oats to garnish (optional)
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Prep muffin tins with either muffin cups or spray.
Mix all ingredients together (except the oats). Pour into muffin tin(s) so they are 2/3 full.
Optional: sprinkle muffins with instant oats on top.
*I used a mixture of mini muffin tins and regular sized muffin tins.
The regular muffins bake for 10-12 minutes, mini muffins bake for 5-7 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Voila! For the mini muffins, I didn’t sprinkle any oats on top by toddler request.
PS… Extra’s freeze well too!
