Protein-Powered Coffee with Veggie Chocolate Muffin
A nourishing coffee boost with plant protein paired with a veggie-enriched chocolate muffin to support hormonal balance and energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
12 servings
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Made by Min + Lila
Min created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line…
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line…
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix grated zucchini and carrot with applesauce…
In a bowl, mix grated zucchini and carrot with applesauce and maple syrup.
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Combine whole wheat flour
In another bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and…
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Look for: just combined
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Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake…
Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Look for: a toothpick comes out clean
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Brew coffee and stir in plant-based protein…
Brew coffee and stir in plant-based protein powder until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Serve coffee alongside the warm veggie chocolate…
Serve coffee alongside the warm veggie chocolate muffin.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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