CIY (Cook It Yourself): No Flour Muffins

In an effort to be more aware of what and how we are eating, Pete & I are trying to meal plan and try new, healthy recipes.  And Skinnytaste is like the mecca of amazing, lighter options for your favorite meals.  We made a few and I thought I would share our cooking (mis)adventures.

 

First up:

Strawberry Shortcake Banana Oat Muffins

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups Oats (old fashioned, not quick cook or instant)
1 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
2 eggs
3/4 - 1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
2-3 over ripe bananas
Optional & delicious: lemon juice

 

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line 12 muffin tins with silicone or foil liners, or use a ton of cooking spray on a regular muffin tin (they will stick otherwise).

2. Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor, and blend until oats are smooth.
We did a double batch at once, and the oats with the yogurt formed sort of a paste.  It looked aesthetically pleasing and it wasn't annoying at all. 
*Just be sure to add the ingredients to the blender slowly so you don't end up with a mixture you could patch your walls with.

3. Divide batter among cupcake liners, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

 

 

They actually turned out pretty yummy, and at less than 100 calories a piece I feel a little more justified adding them to a light morning breakfast.

The original recipe can be found here, with strawberries instead of bananas.