Looking for a nutrient-dense, protein-packed breakfast that will keep you fueled throughout the day?
Well you are in luck! Today, we are going to show you how to use one of our vegan protein bars in a delicious breakfast recipe that you can add to next week’s meal prep list!
One serving of this recipe will provide you with 18g protein and 10 g of dietary fiber perfect for a post-workout meal to refuel your body and keep your energy levels sustained throughout the day with a balanced macronutrient ratio. This recipe is a great source of micronutrients, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc! In combination with the turmeric chia jam rich in omega-3s, iron and calcium, this recipe will provide you with so many antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits!
Lemon Cashew Cherry Protein Muffins with a Turmeric Apricot Chia Jam
Vegan, Gluten free, No added sugar
Time: 1 hour
Makes 6 servings
Muffin Ingredients:
- 2 flax eggs
- 4 cups almond flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cashews
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (about 3 lemons)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp. lemon zest
- ½ cup sliced cherries
- 2 Lemon Cashew Rise Bars
Jam Ingredients:
- 2 cups apricots, pitted
- 3 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup water
Muffin Directions:
1) Combine 2 tbsp. flax seeds with 6 tbsp. water to make 2 flax eggs. Set aside for 5 minutes.
2) Zest and juice lemons and add juice to flax egg mixture
3) Add almond milk, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, and mix together
4) Add almond flour to mixture and stir until well-combined
5) Gently fold in sliced cherries, cashews, and lemon zest
6) Place mixture into lightly greased muffin pan
7) Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
8) Let cool for 30 minutes before topping
Jam Directions:
1) Wash and pit apricots
2) Add apricots to large sauce pan on medium heat
3) Add turmeric and cinnamon and stir for 2 minutes
4) Use potato masher to gently break apart apricots into small pieces
5) Add ½ cup chia seeds and ½ cup water
6) Continue to mash until apricots are all broken apart
7) Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
8) Once cool, add 2 tbsp. of jam to the top of the muffin
Rise Bar Crumble Directions:
1) Microwave 2 Lemon Cashew rise bars for 1 minute until soft
2) Crumble into small pieces
3) Mix with ¼ cup chopped cashews
4) Add 1 tbsp. lemon zest
5) Stir all ingredients
6) Add ¼ cup of mixture to top of muffin
Whether you are on the go and need a quick meal to grab or if you are simply looking for a way to curb a craving for sweets with a healthier alternative, this recipe is for sure one to try out! With summer around the corner, we are looking forward to being able to incorporate fresh summer fruits into our Rise Bar recipes. Let us know what you think if you try the recipe!
Author: Karli McCarthy
Cal Poly, SLO Nutrition Student
@kale_n_it_karli
