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Zucchini Whey Muffins + a Demo

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Call me Little Miss Muffet…

 

 

… though I do NOT like to sit on my tuffet.

I do really dig my curds and whey.  Like these curds:

 

 

Bloggers everywhere get excited when they have an empty peanut butter jar.  Overnight oats are tasty and exciting – I won’t argue that!  I will argue that cottage cheese in an almost empty container is equally good.  The name is more cumbersome…

When I have an almost-empty jar, I swirl up my cottage cheese with mix-ins and take it to go.  Easy mid-morning snack at work!  This container included Sunbutter, cinnamon, a little stevia, nutmeg, and a plum.

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Before I get to the whey, I want to share a little happy-excited-nervous news with you guys… I am doing another cooking demo!

This one is at Taste of Atlanta.  Slightly bigger than my gym…

 

 

I’ll be in the “Family Food Zone” tent with Sweetwater Growers (not to be confused with the brewery).  Sweetwater makes amazing infused olive oils and hydroponic basil.

Apparently it’s official because I’m on the website:

 

The recipe I’ll be sharing is for my (vegan) Butternut Squash-Apple Soup that uses Sweetwater’s red pepper-infused oil.  I started making it nearly 2 years ago (around the time of my blog’s birth!) and it remains my favorite fall soup to this day.

There is a rich sweetness from the butternut squash and the apple but it’s balances out with the rosemary and the bit of heat on the end from the red pepper-infused oil.

 

No Vitamix will be used, but I do get to play with my immersion blender.  And my nerves.  Did I mention I’m nervous?  What if no one comes?  what if lots of people come?  What if there is awkward silence?  AHHHHHH!

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Baking.  Baking calms my nerves. Baking with protein powder calms my nerves AND gives me awesome post-workout treats.

 

 

Baking with zucchini also makes me happy… as evidenced by the fact that this is now my third zucchini muffin recipe.  The previous 5 (all low-cal and free of added sugars):

  1. Banana -Maple Zucchini Muffins
  2. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  3. Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
  4. Zucchini Banana Muffins (98 cals)
  5. Zucchini Banana Protein Muffins (92 cals)

 

 

This one is different, I swear!  This recipe is the first one with whey protein, and it is a bit more savory.  More reminiscent of the traditional bread.  I especially love the hint of coconut with a little warm spice from the cinnamon and cardamom.

These muffins are also flourless.  Almond and coconut flours replace “regular” flour here to lend a nutty richness to this muffin.

 

Super-moist.  Low-carb, high protein.  These are a great pre-workout snack, or a perfect clean addition to your recovery meal.

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Zucchini Whey Muffins

  • 1 medium zucchini grated finely and moisture squeezed out (~1 C, post squeeze)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 C almond flour/meal
  • 2 T coconut flour
  • 1/4 C vanilla whey protein (I used GNC)
  • 2 T Xylitol
  • 1 T NuNaturals Fiber Baking Blend
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/3 C egg whites
  • 1/2 C unsweetened coconut milk (I used So Delicious)
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grated my zucchini into a bowl and squeezed out the excess moisture. Set aside.

In a medium bowl combine dry ingredients.  Stir to combine.

Add in liquids, and mix until just combined.  Fold in grated zucchini.

Grease a muffin tine with non-stick cooking spray.  Pour the batter into tins. Baked for 15-20 mins.

Makes 9 muffins.

Approximate nutritionals: 95 calories, 4.2g fat, 45.3mg sodium, 9.2g carbs, 2.1g fiber, 1.4g sugar, 7.5g protein

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The good news is that I’ve been so stressed at work that I haven’t fully felt the nerves of the demo until now. 😉

How do you calm your nerves and/or relax?

What is your favorite fall soup?

 

Comments

    • Isn’t it awesome?! Whey bakes so well – I need to use it more. I’ve done more rice in the past.

  5. Baking with zucchini makes me VERY happy too 😉 I think half of my recipes on my blog are made with zucchini, lol! I’m slowly moving away from the zucchini, making way for carrot & pumpkin!

  6. i do the same thing with CC (cottage cheese). I like the texture. I often mix in banana, pb flour, coconut flour, and ginger root. And ya, cardamom just rocks, the end.

    Love that demo. You are fabulous, you know that right?

    • That’s one of my favorite combos too! Never enough ginger.

      YOU are fabulous, my friend. 🙂

  7. I LOVE ZUKE MUFFINS! WIll be making these 🙂 OH YUM!

    Fav fall soup!? Definitely bnut, so far, but I have been seen a ton of coconut carrot soup recipes! I must try 🙂

  9. That’s so exciting about doing another demo! Also that soup sounds amazing. Apple and squash go so well together! My favourite fall soup is my mom’s minestrone soup recipe. I guess it doesn’t really contain any specific fall ingredients, but I always associate it with the season!

  11. Ahh, I’m so mad I’m not in ATL for this! I would’ve loved to see your demo! My mom and I were just talking about the Taste of Atlanta while we were there two weeks ago. Have fun today, you’ll rock it! And while you’re at it, please ship some of that soup and those zucchini muffins over here 😛

    • Thank you so much! It’s to bad you guys couldn’t come back. The restaurants there this year are really good!

  12. I’m excited for you! I wish I could go but we’re going to visit the in-laws. I calm my nerves by either running or wine. Maybe both.

  15. Yay!!!!! I’m so excited for your and your demo this weekend. And with Sweetwater? You are a rockstar for sure!! I am seriously thinking making another batch of my Hominy Stew from this weekend – maybe a spicy version with vegan sausages. Fall soups are awesome. 🙂

  16. Cottage cheese is the one dairy product I miss the most. I would do the same thing with an almost empty jar, so good. Good luck with the demo, I’m so excited for you. I hate I can’t make the “Taste”, but you’ll do great!

  17. Oh those look spectacular! How do i calm my nerves? Run and dance around. It wears me out and I don’t have the energy to worry anymore. I sound like a hyperactive dog. But it works for me. 🙂 You’ll be great! I’m sending all of my luck to you!

    • I think that sounds awesome! Nothing like movement to get out some nervous energy. Thank you!!

  18. love love loveeeeee this recipe!!!! i have an ENTIRE container of whey protein in cake batter none the less that i need to get a move on using! genius. now i just need to find a zuchinni STAT.

  19. Good luck! and you shall have something fantastic soon. sorry it wasn’t in time for this. logo work usually takes 6 weeks minimum, though I had a brilliant idear last night.

  20. Congrats on the Atlanta cooking demo! I can imagine it is a bit more nerve wracking due to a bigger audience, but you will rock it.. when I teach super large zumba classes I just tune everyone out and pretend i’m the coolest person ever, haha! idk if that will apply here, but you get what I am saying.

    Love the zucchini muffins – I just need to pick up some almond meal and I am good to go! perfect.

  21. You know at least one person will come! You’re totally going to rock it. And if not, I’m great at making everyone else seem much less awkward by comparison–we can work out a signal where I can trip over a table, inadvertently insult large groups of strangers or knock down a large display to distract the crowd/fill an awkward silence if needed ;D

    • Can I just say how GLAD I am you’ll be there?! I totally appreciate the offer of awkward diversion… don’t think I won’t take you up on it. LOL!

    • I wish you come too – but because I want to hang out with you and eat good food! 🙂

      Another flour should work. just reduce the liquid a bit because coconut flour is really absorbent.

  23. I actually prefer overnight oats in tubs as well. I used to get WAY too excited about eating it out of the yogurt container because I have a sick love of the ‘hardened’ edges. I’m weird, what can I say? I actually don’t like oats in a jar because I’d rather just eat all of the (nutty) butter out of it first. 🙂

    • Those crispy bits are the BEST! I seek them out. Can you do a hardened edge nutty butter? 😉

  24. I have about 10 zucchinis my neighbour just gave me that I need to use up…how did you know I needed a zucchini recipe;)

  25. Best of luck with your demo friend! I know you’ll do great! I can’t wait to check out your soup recipe. I’ve pinned a few versions but none sound quite as healthy as yours.

  27. High five to this awesome food demo…you are going to get big and forget all about us, your readers.

    I do wish the best (I won’t say luck because that has nothing to do with it) and can’t wait to hear about it.

    I trust you won’t be doing the demo in your figure posing outfit? I am sure that would draw some attention…quite possibly the wrong kind (like frat guy from the gym).

    Happy Thursday to you Laura!

    • LOL! Thank you, Rachel. 🙂

      DEFINITELY no demo in the bikini. I’d probably pass out i’d be so nervous!

  28. I loveee cottage cheese containers 😀 CCC… I have to say, they’re almost equal in the tastiness factor as empty PB jars in my mind! And it doesn’t hurt that they also have wider openings aka to fit in more fixings haha!

    Favorite fall soup: butternut squash [I’ve never made homemade but would love to]!

    • Great point about the openings. Being able to stick your fingers in to to scrape the last bits off the bottom is a bonus too. 🙂

  31. These would make a great post-workout snack! Ooh the soup looks amazing, I’ve never tried rosemary with butternut squash and the red-pepper infused oil sounds devine! I’d say running calms my nerves, it has some magical meditative properties 😛

  33. I’ve made your Zucchini muffin recipes before and loved them – in fact I think you were the first person to convince me to bake with it! I’m looking forward to making these as I’ve just started P90X (well, this is week 3) which is the most lifting of weights I’ve done. I’m following the diet advice and pumping up my protein intake (it seems pretty similar to your diet actually) because I want to see real changes, so your blog has become a bit of a bible to me over this past month!

    Please could you help me out though: if I don’t have the stevia baking blend, should I just add another tbsp of xylitol, or maybe use a few drops of stevia? Thanks if you have chance to reply!

    Soups sometimes upset my stomach, but Gillian McKeith has a great squash recipe that I remember enjoying. I calm my nerves by being in denial about whatever I’m nervous about – then the nerves usually hit me afterwards, but by then it’s over and I don’t care any more 😀

    I’m sure you’ll ace the demo 😉 Have a great time!

    • Thank you! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed them. P90X was one of my favorites for a looong time. That Ab Ripper X is no joke too!

      I’m note sure what the exact sum would be, but you can definitely use other sweeteners. just taste the batter and adjust the sweetness to your preference. The nice thing about these is that they are good without having to bee too sweet. Let me know what you try!

  34. Alright seriously what is the best way to squeeze moisture out of zucchini? That job’s a real son of a b!tch and no matter how many times I squeeze, push or pull, there’s always more moisture. Can they just invent a zucchini press already and be done with it.

    • I just do it with my hands. It’s never perfect, but you can compensate by adding less liquid in the recipe. A zucchini press would be brilliant though!

  36. This is very similar to a recipe that I like to make, except I haven’t tried cardamom in mine yet. Great idea!

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