Hearty Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins by Heidi Powell

Yesterday as I was doing my lunch time walk around Target I walked down the fitness aisle and found this gem jumping out at me on the shelf!  I have wanted to get more into Pilates&Yoga&back into Dancing so I can become more flexible, lengthen muscles, and become more lean.  I have a feeling this is going to be a life long pursuit!

My workout of the day consisted of a 3.5 mile run on the treadmill (which was less impacts on the bummed ankle), and 25 minutes of "Pilates- Based Abs, Buns, and Thighs Workout".  I didn't really know what to expect from this workout.  It didn't look all to strenuous but it really gave me some good burns in my legs and buns!  I did the workout with weights to make it more intense!

No workout is complete without a good long roll out of all my muscles!  This is the best purchase I have made as far as workout equipment goes!  It has really helped with muscles recovery & getting out knots.  It's painful, but well worth it!

Have I mentioned I have found a new favorite blog?! It's a great fitness blog by Heidi Powell.  Check it out Here!  This Hearty Oatmeal Blueberry Muffin recipe came from the blog & I have a feeling it is a new favorite for breakfast! Only 75 Calories per muffin. Here is the Recipe!  Bon Appetite!

Makes 12

♥ 2 1/2 cups gluten free, old-fashioned rolled oats*
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
♥ 1/4 cup chopped Almonds

Combine the wet and dry ingredients together.

1/4 cup applesauce
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 egg
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
♥ 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (Would be yummy with apples, pears, or berries too!)**

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place liners in muffin tins.2. Combine oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, almonds and blueberries in a bowl.

3. Whisk together applesauce, almond milk, egg, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Pour into dry ingredients. (NOTE: the “batter” will almost seem soupy. There is no flour to absorb the liquid. Don’t panic, the oats will soak it all up while it’s baking.)

Delicious HEART-y Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

4. Fill lined muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.

5. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until muffins are golden brown on top.

6. Allow to cool a bit before serving. You can store these in the fridge in an air tight container. To freeze, allow muffins to cool completely then store in air tight container in the freezer.