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Do your kids love pancakes, but you don't have the time in the morning to make them ? This is such a cute idea. Mini pancake muffins have all the taste of pancakes but without the fuss and mess!They can be made in advance and are a perfect grab and go breakfast for the entire family! You can add fruit, chia seeds, nuts or whatever you like to increase the nutritional value of the muffins. Of course they are gluten free/grain free ( and dairy free)  and not only provide a healthy breakfast, they are also perfect for a healthy after school snack. We all know the importance of eating a nourishing breakfast, but everyone is often in a hurry in the morning. How convenient to be able to just " grab " and "go" with a few of these delicious grain free/gluten free pancake muffins bursting with antioxidant rich berries! I made these for a group of women for a morning meeting. They were intrigued with the idea and thought they tasted great. I keep them low in sugar so you ...

This incredible vegan and gluten mug muffin is made with chia seeds and  is a variation of my 3 minute blueberry mug muffin that I originally made with a regular egg. My friend Vicki doesn't eat eggs, so I tried to make a fast 3 minute mug muffin that she ( and all my vegan readers)  could enjoy. You know what? I like the vegan version just as much better. Chia seeds really do work as a replacement for eggs in this recipe, and I was really pleased with the results. Mug muffins taste much much better than they look.. don't let the looks fool you.. I make this muffin every day for breakfast . It's oozing warm strawberries and blueberries. I can't wait to eat it each day. The Chia seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. They are a really good vegan source of Omega 3, calcium, protein and B vitamins. For additional nutritional information about chia seeds see : Chia seeds  It is very quick and easy to make, tastes fabulous, and is only 3 Points Plus on Weight Watchers ( Y...

Need a quick but healthy after school snack? Make a fresh gluten free blueberry mug muffin in the microwave in 3 minutes that is light, airy, and heavenly. It is so fast and easy anyone can make it ( even your kids) . You just need a mug and a spoon for mixing to create this amazing nutritious  muffin with lots of warm melted blueberries oozing throughout a simple vanilla or cocoa based muffin. The ingredients are healthy too ( coconut flour, coconut sugar, almond milk, banana,  egg, vanilla and fresh blueberries) Vegans can use egg replacer. ** coconut flour is available in Trader Joe's or any health food store. Since it's made with high fiber coconut flour, it is very filling,  satisfying and good for you. It's perfect for a healthy breakfast or an after school snack. Yesterday, I had a snack attack! I needed/wanted something sweet. I wanted a snack BUT I had NOTHING in the house . As I started to rummage through the pantry, I noticed a bag of coconut flour. It was t...

Remember when I made those fabulous   black bean brownies  that everyone loved and no one knew they were made with black beans ?   Well, this time I tried making muffins using chick peas!  I know it sounds weird, but guess what? These grain free/gluten free breakfast muffins came out fabulous as well, and you will never know they were made with chick peas!  Beans give baked goods lots of moisture and a substantial amount of protein. I don't know why, but you can't detect any bean taste in the baked goods.  Beans are a healthy choice for those who want or need to eliminate grains in their baking or for anyone who just wants to eat healthier ! Great For Breakfast These luscious muffins are really fast and easy to make and versatile. You can try different nut butters ( peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter- they will all work)  and different flavor all- fruit jellies.  I used all fruit strawberry,...