Almond Flour Gingerbread Muffins {Paleo, GF, Low Cal}

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

Megan Olson

Almond Flour Gingerbread Muffins with collagen frosting. Spiced with warm flavors and high in protein & healthy fats! An easy breakfast or portable snack! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie  

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Resting Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 muffins

Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 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

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 9.2gProtein: 5.9gFat: 14.3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31.2mgSodium: 121.9mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 4.7g

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.