Almond Coconut Protein Muffins

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour 

½ c vanilla protein powder

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 

½ cup sugar 

1½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk 

2 Tbsp flax meal mixed well with ¼ c water

¼ cup olive oil 

1 tsp vanilla extract

Zest of 1 small orange

⅓ cup dry roasted almonds, chopped 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Stir in the non-dairy milk, flax meal mixture, olive oil, vanilla, orange zest, and almonds until just combined.

4. Divide the batter evenly among a lightly greased 6-cup muffin pan.

5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Makes 6 muffins.

Nutrition per serving: 342 calories, 41g carbohydrates, 15.4g fat, 11g protein