Master Muffins

Muffins are a perfect snack for athletes because you can make a big batch ahead of a busy week for quick grab-and-go snacks! Start with this go-to muffin base, then choose your nutrition boosts to support your personal tastes and individual fueling and recovery goals. Add extra quick energy sources to make these muffins a perfect grab-and-go snack to eat before or during training, include more protein power-ups and healthy fats if you want to combine a muffin with a drink for recovery after workouts, and mix in extra antioxidants anytime to help keep your immune system healthy while training hard!

Master Muffins

(Makes 12 muffins)

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour (or all purpose gluten-free flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 eggs, preferably at room temperature
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup total of any Nutrition Boosts (pick one, or mix & match):

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400F
• Grease or line 12 muffin tins
• In a large mixing bowl combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and any Nutrition Boosts), whisk to combine.
• In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients and whisk together.
• Using a spatula or large spoon, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing, a few lumps are okay!
• Divide the batter evenly into the lined muffin cups using spoons or an ice cream scoop.
• Bake at 400F for about 15-20 minutes, checking halfway through. (The muffins are done when a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the muffin.)
• Store muffins in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or the freezer for up to 3 months.