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Almond Flour Gingerbread Muffins with collagen frosting. Spiced with warm flavors and high in protein and healthy fats! An easy breakfast or portable snack! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie
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It ended up being just the guy and I for Thanksgiving. After he dropped his girls off in the morning, he came over and we started the Thanksgiving feast prep. I have to say, he's a huge help in the kitchen. He loves being involved in cooking. He's my food prep man.
Since it was just the two of us, I didn't end up making that much food. Turkey breast, mashed potatoes with cauliflower, healthy green bean casserole, homemade biscuits (recipe coming soon!). For dessert, I ate raw pumpkin pie from the freezer and the guy had one of those mini cherry pies.
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After we ate, he helped me put up my Christmas tree which he was not excited about. Once he realized it was a pre-lit tree he was much happier. Can't say I blame him. I don't know anyone who likes struggling with lights.
Over the weekend, I was busy testing the software for my healthy meal plans launching in January. I'm really excited about it! Everything's simple, in one easy to read PDF with a printable plan, shopping list and nutrition data.
The weekend wasn't all work though. I spent a fair amount of time cruising the internet for gifts for the guy. Too bad I can't pay him in muffins because these Almond Flour Gingerbread Muffins are present worthy.
The winter spices make them warm, cozy and they're filling with the healthy fat. I like these muffins because they're lower in carbs and higher in protein. A better way to snack!
I added a collagen frosting on top. Totally optional, but higher recommended! Collagen is an easy way to add protein without a lot of effort.
I didn't sweeten the frosting, but you could add a touch of maple syrup or liquid stevia to sweeten it up. Either way these muffins are perfect for winter eating!
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Almond Flour Gingerbread Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Glaze
- 1 tablespoon collagen
- 1/8 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Using a standing mixer or hand mixer, blend together the eggs, honey, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the spices, flours, and baking soda.
- Add half the flour mixture to the liquid mixture and stir to combine. Then stir in the oil and remaining flour.
- Divide the mixture evenly among 12 muffin cavities. Bake 15 minutes at 350 F or until a toothpick can be inserted in the center clean.
- Cool the muffins on a wire baking rack. While the muffins cool, prepare the optional frosting by stirring the ingredients together. Drizzle the muffins with the frosting.
- Enjoy immediately, or store in the refrigerator up to 7 days or freezer 30 days.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts do not include the optional frosting.
- My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.
Nutrition
What I Used For The Recipe
Hi Megan....when making these muffins, I made a few changes to serve my needs better....I decreased the amount of ginger to 2 teaspoons and use 4 tablespoons of honey instead of the blackstrap molasses. Molasses has high fructose corn sugar in it, I prefer more organic ingredients and I add about 1/4 cup raisins and a 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. Makes a very yummy muffin. I cut one in 1/2 and use about a 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter on each half. Oh my goodness, is that delicious or what. All my favorite things rolled up in one very tasty muffin. Thank you for a great recipe. I make them all the time.
Hi Megan
Could I use anything in place of coconut flour? My son can’t eat anything coconut.
I would try to replace it with arrowroot powder, tapioca flour or ground flax.
Awesome recipe! Delicious. Thank you.
Delicious. Fast. GF/LOW CARB! WIN*WIN*WIN
These were wonderful! Would definitely make again. I thought they had the right amount of ginger flavor & they were not too sweet.
Hi I was wondering how can I properly store these in the freezer ?
You can store them in a plastic bag in the freezer.
I'm sitting here so hungry and I wish one of these was in front of me right now!! So scrumptious!
Hehe I know what you mean!
I can't wait for you to share the meal plans. That's so exciting!!
I am too!!! Thanks friend!
What a great idea to use collagen to make your frosting. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you guys had a lovely weekend!
Yes! Sounds like you did too!!!