I think I’ve done a post like this in the past! A killer workout followed by a delicious protein filled snack to feed those muscles you just worked! The perfect pairing for a post and for LIFE! 🙂
I really do enjoy circuit workouts! They’re fun to do when you’re craving some variety in your workout routine…and I have to admit they’re pretty fun to think and make up too! So when I’m not playing around with yoga at home….
Or running to the gym in the frigid temps….
[that’s the distance when I take the shortest route to the gym….that times 2 is there and back with my little gym bag strapped to my back….running with even a bit of extra weight is no joke!]
You can find me on PicMonkey documenting the latest Strength and Cardio routines I’ve come up with! [Which reminds me! I need to add a new tab to my navigation menu that compiles all the fitness routines I’ve come up with!]
Here’s the latest!
Coconut Gingerbread Protein Muffins
Ingredients (6 muffins)
- 1 banana (approx. 84 g), mashed
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 egg white
- ¼ cup whey protein (I used plain but you could use a flavored variety)
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tbsp egg white protein
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Mix wet ingredients together. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients together. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Divide batter into 6 muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
And of course a few little tid-bits to share before I go…
- I made a button for the upcoming TEN DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!!! So if you feel like mentioning it on your blog feel free to use the button! Posting the button will also be a means of entry once I get all the giveaways up and running!
- I have officially signed up for my first (OFFICIAL) half marathon! I have run the distance on my own before, but never in a race setting! So here goes nothing! Hoping to beat the time I ran it in by myself. Haven’t even thought about training yet! I need to get my butt in gear! Anyone else running the Olean YMCA Polar Series Half on March 23rd??
- I’ve updated my Product Review and Favorites page so they are both current!
- Apparently I am a walking piece of produce….
Fruit/veggie lover problems to the MAX!
Hope you all have a great first Monday of 2014! Let’s kick this year off with positivity, productivity, and personal growth!
Kaila
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47 responses to “Sweat then Snack 2.0: Coconut Gingerbread Protein Muffins”
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Definitely printing this! That circuit and muffin recipe look awesome!
Let me know how you like it, Morganne! 🙂
mmm those muffins look amazing! and that workout looks like a good one! hope you have a great week <3
Thanks Julianna! Hope your week is awesome too!
Awesome workout. Looks like the week is starting off on a great note.
Thanks Carrie! Hope your week is great!
OOOH IM SO SO STILL INTO THE GINGERBREAD FLAVE.
ME TOOO! Clearly! It’s an all year round obsession for me!
You had me at coconut.
Great minds think alike 🙂
Ohhh those muffins sound SO GOOD! Yummm 🙂 And healthy, too!! And I totally find those produce stickers EVERYWHERE!
Thanks Liz!!! Let me know if you end up making them!
Gingerbread sounds very good! 🙂 I get produce stickers stuck to me all the time! 😉
Ha! Glad I’m not the only one with the produce sticker issue! LOL
those muffins look delish and good luck on your first half marathon race – that’s my favorite distance to race!!
Thanks Linz! I think I’ll really enjoy this distance for racing too!
I want those muffins now! 🙂
Hehe! Let me know if you try them!
Great looking workout!
Thanks Ashley! Let me know if try it!
Yum on the muffins! I love circuit workouts, this looks like a great one! good luck with your training for your first half, I think you’ll love it!
Thanks Kristy! I am really looking forward to it!
Damnnn girl, you’re rocking that headstand! SO excited for you about your half marathon. That’s amazing!! You’re definitely going to need some delicious snacks after that run.
Oh I am sure I will want to EAT ALL THE FOOD after the 1/2! But I am SO PUMPED for it!
Great workout and those muffins sound delicious! I love post-workout snacks! 😉
Thanks Amanda!
These look and sound delicious! I have been wanting to make some muffins and I think these are going to be perfect! 🙂 Also, I love the workout. I am always working out indoors at home, not because I can’t get out, but I try to get in a great workout while baby naps. 🙂
I give you so much credit for being able to multitask with a baby! I would not be able to handle all that! You go girl!
Those muffins sound delicious!! I tend to like liquid snack after a workout, but I know many people prefer something more solid & this is a great alternative!
Thanks Heather! It’s definitely a great alternative to a protein shake for getting some protein in!
Coconut + gingerbread muffins sound really good! I like that flavor combo! Also, I like the yoga picture, haha! Very cool!!
Yes! I’ve been loving that flavor combo too! They really compliment each other well!
Those muffins AND the workout look awesome! Pinned both to try 🙂
Thank you Madeline!! I appreciate the shares!
The muffins look yummy and they’re GF. Perfect timing for me 🙂
This workout looks really great. I think i will try it with my husband for our Saturday workout together. I’m not sure what a Pilates Swimmer is, but that’s what google is for right, ha ha? I am guessing you used a sweetened protein powder for the muffins? The kind I have is completely unsweetened (no stevia.)
Nope I used unsweetened protein powder as well! Pilates swimmers are laying flat on your stomach with your arms and legs raised, moving them up and down like swimming!
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Those look really good!! I bookmarked, and shared in my Candida Cleanse group as I think they would be a good treat for those of us staying away from anything “white”.
Thanks
Those muffins look soooooo good that I would love to do killing workouts just for one muffin! Good luck and have fun in your first half marathon 😀
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That pink garmin watch use to be the DEATH of me when I ran for high school/college hahah 😛 Made me so OCD with needing to hit exact mileage and not stopping at .somethings.. But boy oh boy do these look delicious!!
xo,
Sarah Grace
Thanks girl! They are super yummy!
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