At last, at last it’s here at last . . .
Gingerbread season has arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Insert all the exclamation points and fun, festive happy dancing, here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could I be anymore excited?!
Please tell me you read that in the voice of Chandler Bing (hello, Friends for life), if not, go back and read it again . . . I’ll wait . . .
And just in case you weren’t sure, the answer is no, I could not be any more excited – choosing to ignore the fact that gingerbread season means that Christmas is just around the corner and I haven’t even come close finish my Christmas shopping yet . . . am I stressed . . . little bit but . . .
I have a fresh batch of gingerbread muffins so I’m choosing to focus on that.
Please tell me I’m not the only one who is crazy excited for all things gingerbread?!
I don’t know what it is about that combination of spices, it just makes me feel all the fun and festive feels (just in case you didn’t know, Christmas is my absolute favourite) and warms me down to the depths of my soul.
Maybe it’s because gingerbread is not something we have everyday. The acceptable window for gingerbread consumption is just a few short weeks, really just the month of December, so I think that helps to make it extra special.
Speaking of extra special . . .
You guys, these gingerbread muffins . . . where do I begin ?!
Aptly named the best ever/ my absolute fave because they really truly are. By December 4th and I may have made them 3 times already . . . Im sorry it took so long for me to share them with you, life has been cah-razy, I know you get it . . . but, one bite of these light, fluffy, perfectly spiced gingerbread muffins and all will be forgiven . . .
Yes, they really are THAT good!
Soft, tender, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced and just all kinds of wonderful.
Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and can be ready to devour in less than 20 minutes!
Serve them simple as they are, drizzle with a traditional powdered sugar glaze or a little melted coconut butter. Extra cinnamon for me please!
Or you totally serve them with this whipped vanilla cream cheese frosting, or this espresso cream cheese frosting or even this dark chocolate espresso ganache – or make a platter with some of each! ← this will be happening!!
However you choose to do it you really can’t go wrong!
Perfect to have on hand to fuel the frenzied, frantic , last minute Christmas shopping or just because IT’S GINGERBREAD SEASON!!!!!!!
And just when you thought you couldn’t love them anymore, this recipes makes just 6-9 delicious little muffins so it’s perfect for those moments when you’re craving a slice of gingerbread (or 2) but don’t want to bother baking, or can’t be trusted with (←we’ve all been there) an entire loaf (or batch of 12-24)
And, these babies are 100% freezer friendly so you can totally get a head of the game, and make them now, pull them out of the freezer on Christmas Eve, Christmas brunch, sorted!
1 bowl + 7 ingredients ( a handful of spices) and 20 minutes and you too could be devouring this deliciousness!
Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free – Low Carb – Paleo – Keto – Vegan friendly !!
All natural, quick and easy, subtly sweet, soft and tender, perfectly spiced gingerbread muffins . . .
From my heart to yours, enjoy xo
Let the festive fun, begin!!!!!!!
Healthy Gingerbread Muffins
- Cook Time:20 mins
- Persons: 6-9
- Difficulty: Easy
- Ingredients
- For the muffins –
- 2 eggs – or flax eggs
- 2 Tbsp vanilla yogurt
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup – I use sugar-free/ monk fruit maple
- 1 Tbsp almond milk – or milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 1/4 C monk fruit sweetener – I use golden to give that hint of caramel like reg brown sugar does
- 1 C almond flour
- 2 Tbsp caramel protein powder *
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp further food turmeric tonic – optional but adds extra spice & some anti-inflammatory goodness!
- A pinch each of nutmeg, cardamom & cloves – I used my 1/8th tsp
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp unflavoured collagen – opt but adds a hit of protein & is great for hair, skin, nails & gut health!
- For the glaze –
- For the glaze –
- 1/2 cup of powdered monk fruit sweetener – or powdered/icing sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons of almond milk or water – to desired consistency
- Instructions
- For the muffins ;
- Preheat oven to 175’C (350’F)
- Line (or grease and flour) a muffin tray with paper cases and set aside
- In a medium bowlmis your muffin ingredients until well combined.
- Spoon into prepared muffin tray and bake for 12-15 mins until tops spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick has just a few crumbs attached when inserted into the center
- Allow to cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
- While your cupcakes are cooling prepare the frosting –
- Place all ingredients for the glaze into a bowl and stir to combine. Sometimes it helps to sift the powdered sugar first so it’s not lumpy or hard work to make it smooth
- Drizzle glaze onto your muffins.
- Enjoy xo
- I used Macro Mike limited edition caramel popcorn plant based almond protein powder ! Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT! Use AMB-EM to get a cheeky discount if you want to try it & believe me, you do!
- You “can” sub 1/2 tsp coconut flour in place of the protein powder but the flavour & nutritional boost the protein pwd adds really make these muffins extra magical!
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Question of the day –
What’s your fave festive treat??
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