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Blissfully Healthy Pumpkin Muffin Recipe – Dairy and Gluten Free!

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Pumpkin Muffin Recipe by Blissfully Healthy

It’s that time of year again where pumpkin is THE go-to ingredient! Instead of indulging in all of the overly sweetened, whipped, heavily doctored pumpkin recipes, consider this ‘feel good’ recipe of pumpkin muffins. Easy to grab on the go and give you all the feels of pumpkin without the guilt!

Dairy and gluten-free pumpkin muffin recipe

Dairy and gluten-free pumpkin muffin recipe

 

Blissfully Healthy Pumpkin Muffin Recipe – Dairy and Gluten Free!

Ingredients: 

1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.

In another bowl, whisk together coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Pour dry ingredients into bowl with wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips (optional).

Use an ice cream scoop to scoop batter int 5 silicone baking cups.

Bake for 35-40 minutes and enjoy!

 

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10 Tips for a Blissfully Healthy Thanksgiving

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Surviving Thanksgiving with all that food!

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #1:  Have a healthy start to your day.  Get up and make yourself a healthy breakfast so you are not tempted to snack all day. Skip unhealthy dips and opt for an almond snack or fruit instead. Begin the day STRONG so you are not tempted to overeat later.

healthy Thanksgiving tips for emotional eaters

 

Tip #2:  Get involved in a local activity like the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot before Thanksgiving dinner or head the gym, go for a long walk.  BE ACTIVE!

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #3:  Dress to impress!  Skip the Yoga pants and sweats, instead dress up and show off your beautiful self.

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #4:  Use healthy alternatives this year instead of heavy butters and creams.

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip 5:  Take what you love and leave the rest! Know that you can go back for seconds if you want! By taking the special feelings out of the food we have a better chance of not overeating.

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #6:  Don’t tempt yourself with a dirty plate!!!

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #7:  Prioritize your plate!

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #8:  Be active AFTER Thanksgiving Dinner!

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #9:  If you can avoid taking leftovers all together, do it! If not, take enough for one day and give the rest away!

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for Emotional Eaters. This year we have put together a road map for our Blissfully Healthy Community on how to survive Thanksgiving without feeling guilty or shameful!

Tip #10:  Remember what this holiday is really about.  Enjoy time with your friends and family.  Open your door to the less fortunate, volunteer, do things that make your heart full and happy!

From our family to yours, we wish you a Blissfully Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving!

With love always ~ Emmie

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Foodie Friday Fall Skillet!

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Check out this Healthy Fall Favorite Recipe:

This recipe has been modified to be Blissfully Healthy Approved; original recipe courtesy of wellplated.com.

healthy fall skillet recipeIngredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 pound)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 Medium Sized Beets cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock, divided
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high, until hot and shimmering. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels.
  2.  Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, beets, onion, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and the onions are beginning to look translucent, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook 30 seconds, then pour in 1/2 cup of the broth. Bring to a boil and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved chicken and remaining 1/2 cup broth. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.

 

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