Banana-blueberry Fiber Muffins

I've been making these muffins for the past few months and I must say, they are the most delicious things for breakfast or a snack! They are sweet, but not too sweet, and perfectly moist. The recipe is quick & easy and the muffins themselves are full of fiber and only 155 calories, making them a healthy alternative to those sinful treats at Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Kellogg's All-Bran Bran Buds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or low-fat milk)
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup olive oil (or canola oil)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (I use Bob's Red Mill 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour)
• 2 1/2 tsps baking powder
• 1/4 cup sugar/sweetener (I use Sun Crystals)
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
• 2/3 cup fresh blueberries

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 395°.
2. In a large bowl, let the bran cereal absorb the milk.
3. In a small bowl, mash up the bananas.
4. Add the bananas to the cereal mixture.
5. Add the oil and egg, beat well.
6. Add in the remaining dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
7. Fold in the blueberries.
8. Line or grease a muffin pan, divide batter (about 3/4 full).
9. Bake for about 25 minutes, test with a toothpick to make sure they are done.

They are delicious both hot or at room temp. At breakfast, I like to top mine with a little natural peanut butter and chia seeds for some added protein (and because peanut butter is my weakness).

Nutrition info (per muffin):

• 155 calories
• 7g total fat
• 5.7g fiber
• 8.5g sugar
• 3g protein

This recipe was adapted from Fuss Free Cooking.

Chocolate Chia Seed Yogurt

Want a delicious, sweet breakfast that will fill you up?
Try this chocolate chia seed yogurt. I was full before I even finished the bowl.
That's what's so great about chia seeds; they fill you up fast!

Recipe:

• 6oz of greek non-fat plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 tbs of chia seeds
• 1 tbs Hershey's special dark chocolate powder 
• 1/3 tbs light agave nectar (if you'd like it a little more sweet)  

Mix all the ingredients together and let it sit in the refrigerator for a minimum of a half hour. The chia seeds will soak up the liquids, making it a thicker consistency. If you let it sit overnight, it will be even better!

I topped mine with a tablespoon of Teddy Peanut Butter with Flaxseed and a half of a banana. Some other great toppings would be strawberries and walnuts or you can always just eat it on it's own!

Nutrition info (with toppings):

• 320 calories
• 12g fat
• 25g protein
• 9g fiber
• 42% of daily calcium