Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (Gluten Free)

Hi Everyone!

I'm back today with a delicious muffin recipe. This muffins are vegan, gluten free, and contain no white sugar! They are a very healthy & easy breakfast choice. Let's jump right in!

Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (GF)

Makes 6 muffins

Ingredients:

1/3 cup oats (dry, uncooked)

1 tsp baking powder

1 banana, mashed

1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax seed & 3 Tbsp water)

2 Tbsp peanut butter

2-3 Tbsp chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life brand)

1 serving vanilla protein powder (optional)

1/4-1/2 packet stevia extract (optional) [my banana wasn't super ripe so I added a little stevia]

Directions:

1) Combine oats & baking powder in a bowl; stir

2) Mash banana with a fork or blender

3) Add banana & peanut butter into oat mixture

4) Combine flax & water in a small bowl; stir until the mixture thickens

5) Add flax egg to oat mixture

6) Stir in chocolate chips, protein powder & stevia (if desired)

7) Bake for 14 minutes at 350 degrees F 

8) Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

per muffin (without protein powder)

Calories: 90

Fat: 4.5 grams

Carbohydrates: 11 grams

Protein: 2.5 grams

If you try out this recipe please let me know & send me a photo! (Instagram: molliesinaction & Twitter: molliesinaction). 

Happy Thursday!

Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cake

Hey Everyone!

Today I have a delicious, simple, and healthy dessert for you. I have been really into mug cakes recently. They are single-serving cakes that you can make in the microwave. I am a huge nutella fan so I came up with a healthier nutella-inspired dessert. This chocolate hazelnut mug cake is perfect for one person for a simple dessert.

Learn to make it in my new YouTube video:

If you try out this recipe, please let me know! If you do make this cake, please post a photo on Instagram and tag me (my IG: molliesinaction). 

I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Shake

Hi Everyone!

Happy Tuesday!

Today I am going to share an extremely easy & delicious protein shake recipe. This protein shake is great to drink for a quick breakfast or after a workout. And who doesn't love peanut butter and jelly? It's a classic combination. But my version is a much healthier alternative! I used powdered peanut butter (you can find it here if you are interested in purchasing it). I like using powdered pb2 because it has 45% less fat than regular peanut butter but you still get the flavor; I tend to use it in smoothies & baked goods. I also used frozen strawberries in my recipe; this was my alternative to jam. By using fruit instead of jelly, my shake had a lot less sugar. Strawberries have a lot of other health benefits as well. They are high in vitamin C, which is beneficial for your immune system, and they are a good source of fiber.

Anyway, let's get to the recipe!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Shake

Makes one serving

Ingredients: 

1 frozen banana (slice & freeze the night before)

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup unsweetened, original almond milk

2 Tbsp powdered peanut butter (or regular peanut butter) (I used PB2 powdered peanut butter)

1/2 scoop or 1 scoop of protein powder (I used 1 scoop or 1/2 serving of Tera's Organic Plain Whey) (use soy for a vegan alternative)

Directions:

1) Combine all ingredients into a blender (I used my magic bullet)

2) Blend until smooth

3) Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 287

Fat: 5 grams

Carbohydrates: 45 grams

Protein: 19 grams

*Nutrition facts reflect my ingredients list; if you modify the recipe, these amounts would be inaccurate

I hope you try this recipe! If you do, please comment below and let me know! AND if you have an Instagram account, PLEASE post a photo & tag me! (my Instagram is molliesinaction & please use the hashtag: #mealswithmollie). I would love to see your photos! 

There will be a new video up on my YouTube channel later this week!

Chocolate Hazelnut Granola

Hi Everyone!

I have been experimenting a lot with granola recipes recently. I stumbled upon some Justin's chocolate hazelnut butter in my pantry and thought it would be great in a granola!

This recipe is really simple & delicious. It makes a great breakfast with some milk or Greek yogurt and fresh berries!

Learn how to make it in my new video!

If you try out this recipe, please please let me know! ALSO, if you have an Instagram (mine is molliesinaction), please post a photo and tag me! I'd love to see it! 

Happy Thursday!

4 Exercises for Sculpted Shoulders (At Home)

Hi Everyone!

Looking to change up your workout routine? I have four great exercises for you to train your shoulders!

These exercises can all be done at home and all you need is one set of dumbbells. It is important to remember that these dumbbells should be a weight that you can lift comfortably, not the maximum amount you can lift.

For this workout, you want to complete 3 sets of 8-10 reps, with a 30 second rest break between sets. If that seems a little confusing, let me break it down for you. Basically, you'll perform the exercises 8-10 times or repetitions/reps (i.e. 8-10 front raises) then you'll stop and rest for 30 seconds. After your rest break, you'll repeat the exercise again (8-10 times/repetitions) then rest for 30 seconds then complete the exercise one final time (8-10 times/repetitions). After completing 3 sets of one exercise (i.e. front raises) you'll move onto the other exercises. Don't forget to stretch once you've finished the workout!

I hope you enjoy the video! I'll be creating more in my 'Get Strong with Me' series!

Happy Saturday!