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100 Calorie Turmeric Muffins {Paleo, GF, Low Cal}

Published: Jan 16, 2017 · Modified: Feb 12, 2020 by Megan

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Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice and only 110 calories! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Muffin Monday! I try to remember to do a muffin Monday at least once a month, but it doesn't always happen. That is life so I hope you'll forgive me because I'm not perfect, and frankly I'm tired of trying to be which leads me to....

Perfection.

So here's the skinny. I have been a type A personality my entire life. I always feel like I have to do things exactly right the way they are in my brain. A few years ago, I finally started thinking about why I am this way. What was my goal of always trying to be perfect?

Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

I realized I wasn't doing it for me. I was always doing it for someone else. To impress my parents, a friend, co-workers, etc. Here I was working my butt off so hard {like in corporate america}, but it was never for me. Crazy, right?

Funny thing is it was my 80 pound weight loss that made me realize this. When I did, everything in my life changed. I finally let go of trying to impress other people with having the perfect outfit, perfect car, perfect job, perfect appearance of having all my sh*t together.

Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Bottom line. If I'm not happy then what's the point?

Once I let go of the trying to perfect, the weight came off and I started doing things that filled me up inside. I made me a priority. Suddenly, eating better foods and physical activity were things that filled me up more than a pair of shoes or new outfit.

I think a lot of times people turn to food to fill themselves up when in fact, maybe, just maybe if they let go of trying to be so perfect all the time they would discover healthy living naturally and lose weight without trying too hard.

Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Then they could enjoy a treat without feeling like they needed to eat the entire batch of Turmeric Muffins in one sitting. There was a time when that was me. Try letting go of perfection and instead doing things that fill you up and see what happens.

While you're pondering that, whip up a batch of Turmeric Muffins made with creamy golden milk packed with fiber and antioxidants and only 110 calories. A lightly sweetened treat that's guaranteed to fill you up in a healthy way! That is if you're willing to let go of perfection.

Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

P.S. Watch this VIDEO on 3 Ways To Not Overeat The Muffins!

Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Healthy Turmeric Muffins

Megan Olson
Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Muffins
Cuisine American
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a muffin tin by spraying with cooking spray or lining with muffin liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, extract and salt until bubbly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, turmeric, ginger and baking soda.
  • Fold half the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to combine then fold the remaining half and combine. Transfer the batter to the muffin tin by dividing it evenly into 8 cavities.
  • Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick can be removed clean. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire baking rack to cool a few minutes before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 13.2gProtein: 4.3gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 2.1gCholesterol: 70.1mgSodium: 149.6mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 7g
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Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice and only 110 calories! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Healthy Turmeric Muffins made with golden milk! A creamy grain-free treat lightly sweetened with a subtle kick of spice and only 110 calories! Paleo + Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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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.

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  1. yay4snow says

    March 15, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Hi! Is there a way to make these without maple syrup? Suggestion for a low sugar substitute?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      March 16, 2018 at 8:43 am

      You could try liquid stevia. I haven't tried it so I'm not sure what the taste/consistency will be like. Let me know if you do so I can update the recipe card for others!

      Reply
  2. Chloe says

    January 17, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Can't wait to try these! I love sweet things for breakfast, so this may become breakfast instead of a snack!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      January 17, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Breakfast works too!

      Reply
  3. rachel @ athleticavocado says

    January 16, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    Love that these muffins have tumeric in them! such a great and tasty way to get the benefits of tumeric 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      January 16, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Thanks girl!

      Reply
  4. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    January 16, 2017 at 8:26 am

    You think you are imperfect and yet you always have someone looking up to you.... remember that! I'm so grateful for all the support you've given me... I think your PERFECT!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      January 16, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      That is probably the best piece of advice anyone has ever said to me. I'm framing that quote because I need to be reminded of it daily! Oh yeah, along with you're famous when trolls start stalking you. You can have mine girl!

      Reply
  5. Blair says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:51 am

    I've been scared to try golden milk because it kind of grosses me out. BUT, I have a giant container of turmeric in my pantry from Costco, so I think these muffins are the answer! I'd much rather eat my golden milk in the form of a muffin rather than drink it. 🙂

    And yeah...chasing perfection is no fun!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      January 16, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Yeah, I feel the same as you about golden milk. But I have no problem sticking it in baked goods so you must try. No turmeric-y taste at all.

      Reply
  6. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:44 am

    I'm not a huge turmeric person, but these intrigue me greatly!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      January 16, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      No hint of turmeric in these girlfriend. You will love how thick and creamy they are!

      Reply
  7. Carla says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:25 am

    GIRL. You are the only one who could get me to give this a shot 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      January 16, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Haha...you really must. They're wonderful!

      Reply

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