Beyond the religious meaning of the day, Easter to me represents spring, awakening, new beginnings. If you have lost your way a bit, it's a great time to
make a fresh start.
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On our menu today... I picked up a 3 pound Ham. I'm going to glaze it with some SF Apricot Jam and serving it with a variation of my
Roasted Eggplant "Stuffing" and I bought some gorgeous artichokes at the
Farmer's Market on Saturday so I'll be making those too. I serve them
like this with a Roasted Garlic Yogurt Dip. I've got the
King's Speech and the
Glee Encore DVD to watch. And of course, we have some Easter goodies...
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My traditional
Sugar Free Chocolate Coconut Nests, a batch of Mini Coconut Protein Muffins and a couple of
Sugar Free Storebought Candies (careful of the sugar alcohols - too many and the powder room will be your hang-out for the day, moderation is key)
Shelly's Coconut Protein Muffins
1 Egg, beaten
3 Tablespoons Coconut Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar-Free Coconut Torani Syrup
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
3 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix
2 Tablespoons Almond Meal
1 Tablespoon Sugar-Free Jello Vanilla Pudding Mix, dry
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Pinch salt
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut for the top
In a measuring cup mix egg, milk, syrup, and oil (applesauce or cottage cheese can sub for oil but 1 T divided between 12 muffins is really not a lot) and combine thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix pancake mix, almond meal, pudding mix, protein powder, and salt. Tip dry into wet and stir till combined. Pour into a nonstick
mini muffin pan that has been sprayed with Pam. Optional: Place a few shreds of coconut on top of each muffin. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, until knife inserted comes out clean. Makes 12.
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You have to make these muffins. Soooo good! Great on-to-go breakfast paired with my
Coconut Cream Protein Shake or toss a couple in a snack sized Ziploc baggie and when your meeting friends for coffee at Starbuck's you'll have something yummy you can have too.
Q: What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards?
A: A receding hareline.
Ba dum CHING :)
Happy Easter to all my pals who celebrate!
P.S. The super cute Egg Cozie (pictured above) was a
gift from my Mum last year. She made them.