Flying this week to New Orleans for the Your Weight Matters National Convention. It's not a long flight but I have a layover without switching planes so I'll need little something more protein packed and sturdier than a packet of peanuts. I plan on drinking a Premier Protein Shake on the shuttle to the airport so BOOM with 30 grams of protein in each shake right there I already have a great start to my day and then in my carry-on bag I'll have a couple of these delicious Pecan Praline Mini Protein Muffins.
What's in my carry-on bag?
Folder with all my #YWM2017 handouts for my presentations
Ipad, cellphone and charger
Pens
Sunglasses/Eyeglasses
Umbrella
Vitamins
Wallet
My famous Coin Purse (starting to fade a bit over the years)
Chill Pill Essential Oil
Business Cards with all my social media contact info (saves time swapping info with new pals at the #YWM2017 convention)
Mints
Sugar Free Drink Sticks
Chocolate Strawberry Protein Granola
and a couple of these Pecan Praline Mini Protein Muffins
Pecan Pralines or "praw-leen" as the locals call them are a traditional confection full of sugar, butter, cream and pecans. In New Orleans, it used to be a tradition for young ladies to make pralines before going to a ball and then enjoy them with their beaux (escort) at their homes afterward. These protein packed muffins have the same nutty caramel flavors of those yummy Pecan Pralines without the sugar shock. I hope you give them a try.
Shelly's Pecan Praline Mini Protein Muffins
1 Egg, beaten
3 Tablespoons Milk
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Caramel Syrup (find in coffee aisle I used this)
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
3 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix, dry
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour
1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix, dry
1/4 cup Premier Protein Vanilla 100% Whey Protein Powder
Pinch salt
Chopped Pecans for top
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 flour, pudding mix, Premier Protein Vanilla 100% Whey Protein Powder and salt.
Tip dry into wet and stir till combined.
Pour into a non stick mini muffin pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top each with a few chopped pecans.
Bake at 350 for 13-14 minutes. Edges will be golden, tops dry (toothpick test: stick a toothpick into the center of your muffin. If there is wet batter still on the toothpick, it needs more time in the oven. If it comes out clean, your muffins are done! )
It's important to eat protein when you are traveling, these muffins and the granola will keep me energized and full throughout my travel day and make me less likely to call up room service when I get to the hotel. Safe & healthy travels everyone!
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