Happy Tighten Tuesday!
I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and a wonderful Monday! I’m sure I’m not the only one who dreads Monday’s but luckily yesterday I had a day off! I got to sleep in, watch movies and bake up a storm! For the next week, I’ll be house sitting for Kris which means new digs and a dog! Oh lordie…. what did I get myself into?! I love Hudson but he can be quite a little character. Wish me luck!
When Kris and I were younger we were not health conscious at all! I used to devour cheese buns, chocolate milk (eek!), mini wheats, coffee crisp and Oreos like they were going out of style. Since I grew up and realized those were all the wrong foods to be putting in my body not just because their unhealthy but because I definitely always had an intolerance to majority of the ingredients in all those foods. Kris and I have been on a mission to make our childhood fav’s healthy so we can still enjoy them without the stomach ache.
Speaking of being young and eating dreadfully, my parents used to take us to Costco every weekend and we would stock up on Costco GIGANTIC muffins. Do you know the ones I’m talking about? It’s a pack of 12 muffins, lemon poppy seed, chocolate and blueberry! Did I mention they are the size of your head?! They are hella bad for you but taste like baked heaven. Over the years, I’ve made a lot of muffins but none like these…
Vanilla Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins
1 cup Goat Pride French Vanilla Yogurt (It has to be this brand unless there is another brand of goat yogurt that has the consistency of buttermilk. I don’t eat this goat yogurt with a spoon, just use it in baking!)
1 Cup Gluten-Free Quick Oats
1 Cup Gluten-Free Flour Mix (Brown Rice Flour)
1 Chia Egg
1/2 Cup Frozen/Fresh Blueberries
1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Sea Salt
Mix goat-gurt and oats in a medium sized bowl and let sit in the fridge for 1 -2 hours. Preheat oven to 375F and use muffin cups, so you don’t have to grease your muffin tin (unless you want to!). Mix flour, chia egg, blueberries, maple syrup, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Then add the goat-gurt and oat mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until nicely golden brown.
If you want more protein in these muffins add some of your favorite protein powder in to the mix. Serve warmed with a little dollop of Earth Balance Soy Free spread or coconut oil 
yum!
These muffins are not large like the Costco muffins I so dream of.. but they are the perfect snack size muffin.
What is your favorite type of muffin? What childhood favorite do you wish you could make healthy?
xoxo,
Michelle
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Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! I’m having company over this weekend and these will be perfect for breakfast!!
Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous!´s last blog ..Almond Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars
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Michelle Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Hey Lauren!
You must tell me how yours turn out!
I do wish they were bigger but next time I will just double the recipe 
I hope your company enjoys them!
xoxo,
Michelle
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Holy yum!!! These look amazing! I was a sucker for the almond poppyseed Costco muffins. DId you ever try their birthday cakes? I still miss those when my birthday rolls around! Take care & have a fun week doggie/house sitting
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Michelle Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Hey Kilee!
I’ve definitely tried the Costco birthday cakes! yum!! I’m a sucker for any sugary baked good. Everything at Costco is bigger and darn tasty…
Thanks! It’s been Day 1 and so far so good!
xoxo,
Michelle
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Vanilla oatmeal muffins?! Yum! I bet they taste better than store bought!
I will never like healthier versions of mac and cheese…never.
Alexa @ Simple Eats´s last blog ..Running Rut
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Michelle Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Hey Alexa!
I agree with you on the mac & cheese front, but I’m determined to make a healthier mac & cheese that curbs the craving!
xoxo,
Michelle
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I have been craving me some muffins!! These look delicious! I bet they are so creamy and moist too with the goat yogurt!
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Michelle Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Hey Liz!!
They are nicely moist especially with the vanilla goat-gurt and blueberries. It’s a great combo!
xoxo,
Michelle
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Boy…do I know those Costco muffins well…lol! I think I should try your version instead!
Amy@ahealthyandhappyheart´s last blog ..Strengthen Me
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I love chocolate chips muffins but blueberries are definitely a close second! How yummy
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