Clean eating muffins that wont give you a muffin top!
Muffins don’t boast the best reputation in the healthy eating world, notorious for their high-fat, carb-packed profiles. It’s no coincidence they call the extra bulge around your mid-section a muffin top! Ordinarily, muffins would top your list of menu items to avoid when trying to lose weight or eat healthy. But here at Skinny Ms., we’d never ask you to give up the beloved breakfast treats, which is why we’ve rounded up 10 clean, delicious muffin recipes you can enjoy guilt-free.
Unlike the calorie-bombs disguised as muffins you’d buy in a store, these clean and delicious muffins call for whole grains, powerful superfoods, and healthy fats your body will thank you for. Indulge in these moist, mouthwatering delights for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
While most muffins aren’t as beneficial as we mistakenly believe, they’re still healthier than cupcakes. Muffins typically contain healthy ingredients such as whole wheat, oat, or nut flour. There are also more gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and egg-free muffin alternatives. That’s not to say there can’t be clean and delicious muffins; we’ve made our muffins delightful while also being light on the scale.
Because butter and cheese are heavy in dangerous saturated fat, we should restrict their use in our regular diets. However, a tiny amount of these and other “indulgent” ingredients can give zest to muffins without adding too much dangerous saturated fat. Before notifying people about the tweaks, invite them to try your altered recipes. Many people respond unfavorably to a “clean-eating” version before even tasting it, but if they have the opportunity to sample it first, they will likely agree that it is just as good as—or more delicious than—the original.
From savory Pumpkin Raisin Muffins to protein-packed Turkey Sausage Muffins, we’ve got recipes for all appetites, from sweet tooths to meat lovers. With wholesome ingredients and nutrient-rich profiles, these recipes will let you indulge in moist, mouthwatering muffins without adding inches to your waistline. Well, what are you waiting for? Check them out!
1.Clean Eating Chocolate Coconut Muffins
These yummy muffins contain powerful superfoods like coconut oil and oats, but you’d never know since they taste so indulgent. Finally, a chocolate treat you can enjoy without guilt!
Get the recipe: Clean Eating Chocolate Coconut Muffins
2. Skinny Lemon Muffins
These skinny muffins are no joke! Nutritious ingredients like coconut sugar, honey, low-fat Greek yogurt, and coconut oil blend beautifully to create these light and scrumptious treats. Oh, and this recipe uses lots of lemon, lending some drool-worthy zing and zest!
Get the recipe: Skinny Lemon Muffins
3. Banana Nut Muffins
Instead of tossing out your overripe bananas, use them in these mouthwateringly moist Banana Nut Muffins! Clean ingredients like coconut sugar, cinnamon, and coconut oil team up with bananas to bring you waistline-friendly, yet uber-tasty muffins that make the perfect breakfast or late afternoon pick-me-up!
Get the recipe: Banana Nut Muffins
4. Gluten Free Pumpkin Apple Muffins
These crave-worthy muffins make going against the grain easy! Apples and pumpkin add their savory, seasonal touch to these gluten-free delights, complimenting the cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg just beautifully. With easy-to-follow instructions, these muffins are a cinch to whip up, yet taste super impressive!
Get the recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Apple Muffins
5. Sweet Corn and Kale Muffins
You don’t have to reserve your muffin-indulging for cheat days only. These baked treats sneak in a boatload of vitamin-rich veggies and wholesome ingredients like eggs, olive oil, and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. They make a lovely appetizer, brunch dish, or munchies-satisfier!
Get the recipe: Sweet Corn and Kale Muffins
6. Best Ever Applesauce Spice Muffins
These delicious muffins give baking enthusiasts a reason to celebrate! Instead of weighing you down with waistline-expanding sugar and fat, our recipe uses the cleanest ingredients, like walnuts, apples, Greek yogurt, and coconut oil. Applesauce lends moist texture and drool-worthy flavor to these gems!
Get the recipe: Best Ever Applesauce Spice Muffins
7. Spinach and Feta Savory Muffins
Jazz up brunch with this bomb muffin recipe! These crowd pleasers make a nutritious and tastier alternative to bread rolls, and disguise veggies in layers of delicious goodness.
Get the recipe: Spinach and Feta Savory Muffins
8. Pumpkin Raisin Muffins
Pumpkin lends glorious seasonal flavor to these crave-worthy treats. With fall-inspired ingredients like pumpkin pie spice, plump raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla, these uber-scrumptious muffins will top your list of favorites!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Raisin Muffins
9. Oatmeal Chocolate Breakfast Muffins
Add excitement to the breakfast table with these indulgent chocolate muffins. And don’t worry! Instead of adding numbers to the scale, these calorie-controlled treats contain the perfect ingredients to satisfy your tummy and rev up your metabolism, keeping you motivated throughout the morning.
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Chocolate Breakfast Muffins
10. Turkey Sausage Breakfast Muffin
This tasty recipe packs a protein punch to keep you satisfied all morning long! Tender, juicy turkey sausage amps up the flavor factor in these mouthwatering muffins, while complimenting gooey cheese and crunchy bell peppers flawlessly.
Get the recipe: Turkey Sausage Breakfast Muffin
Got a case of the sweet tooth? Get your fix with more clean-eating treats you can enjoy sans guilt. Check out these 10 Chocolate Treats under 150 Calories, 11 No-Cook Treats for the Holidays, or these 10 Tasty Treats under 100 Calories!
If you enjoyed reading this post, check out more:
- Clean Eating Chocolate Coconut Muffins
- Carrot and Honey Muffins
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