I start work at 7 and sometimes I really don’t want to have to think about breakfast. I just want to be able to grab something that will go well with my coffee but I also don’t want something so laden with calories that I feel like I exercised in vain. These muffins are delicious and they just so happen to be gluten free. The first time I made these muffins, I literally just dumped things into a bowl without measuring and they got the nod of approval from Greg. I decided to make them for the blog but this time I had to measure so that I could write it down. They came out twice as good. Lilly even swiped one from the table but I suspect it was just to get to the chocolate chips I used peanut butter powder instead of peanut butter and that gave it the flavor I wanted without the unnecessary fat. The best part of it all, is the sweetness comes from a handful of dates. I just dump them in the blender with the eggs, coconut oil and almond milk and I promise you that no one will know there is no added sugar. These muffins also freeze really well. You can just pull one out and pop it into the microwave. The chocolate chips melt and you’ll be sorry you didn’t defrost two.
Soak the oats in almond milk for a few hours
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with oil spray
- Combine oats and 2 cups of almond milk. Set aside until liquid is absorbed. About two hours.
- Add peanut butter powder and oat flour, Mix to combine
- In a blender add 1 cup almond milk, coconut oil, baking powder, salt, eggs and dates.
- Blend until smooth. Add to bowl of oats.
- Mix until combined
- Add pecans and chocolate chips and mix well
- Spoon into muffin pan almost to the top ( these don't rise that much)
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with few crumbs
- Let cool on a cooling rack
Impressive! I love the idea of using peanut butter powder.
OMG truly delicious! I love that you used dates instead of sugar.
Delicious, Love that there are no added sugars.
Want to try it. You think I can use regular peanut butter in place of the powder? Same measurements?
HiChavy – you can use regular peanut butter but leave out a little of the almond milk
These look absolutely delish, healthy and wholesome 🙂
would love to try them
which dated do you recommend using?
(Love that you picture the ingredients so we can see the brands)
thanks
First of all I’m so happy you are reading my blog! I would use the cheapest dates you can find and let them soak in some hot water. Yo don’t think you need to use fancy medjool