Weights and muffins, oh my!!

I feel so good lifting a little bit these days! My left leg is getting super strong while nothing really exciting is happening with my right leg. I am still on the CPM machine, going to PT twice a week and working on my PT exercises at home...

I have been feeling so sedentary these past few weeks, that it feels good to do something toward keeping some fitness...

I got back to baking today!! While my Dad is here helping me, I am able to do a lot more than if I was on my own. It's funny all the little things we take for granted bopping around on two legs - just gathering ingredients is a big deal and Dad was a huge help!

I made Oatmeal Currant muffins and they turned out great! I'd love to share the recipe with you :)

My kiddos have oatmeal almost every morning for breakfast and I realize it's time for something new. This recipe is quick, easy and perfect for breakfast with fresh fruit and even an egg if you'd like.

Also, they are awesome for a healthy snack!

Let's get started!

First, I whisked together all the wet ingredients (eggs, coconut oil, brown sugar, and milk)...

Then I combined all the dry ingredients (almond flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and a dash of salt).

Then I combined the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients....

Mix together and add the currants...

Cook for 17-18 minutes and volia!

So good!! 

Oatmeal Currant Muffins

By: Natrunsfar (adapted from allreceipes.com)

Makes one dozen muffins

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Ingredients:

- 2 eggs

- 2/3 cup brown sugar

- 1/2 cup coconut oil

- 1/2 cup milk

- 1 cup almond flour

- 3/4 cup old fashioned oatmeal

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 pinch salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan with butter.

3. Whisk eggs, brown sugar, coconut oil, and milk together in a bowl until smooth.

4. Stir almond flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into wet ingredients to form a batter.  Fill the prepared muffin cups with batter.

5. Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 17-18 minutes.

6. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.

I am happy to be back for Meatless Monday (yay!) and I am linking up with Tina and Deborah!! Are you reading their blogs? Well, what are you waiting for - click on over and be inspired by each of these ladies! Also, you'll find lots of wonderful meatless recipes from other bloggers!

Which do you prefer - cooking or baking?

How often do you weight train?

Happiness Is Running Life!

xo,

Natalie