Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins To Help You Poop!

It is suggested that people with Parkinson’s disease try a gluten-free diet. The flours in this recipe are worth adding to your pantry. They are low in carbs and contain good fats, fiber, and protein. The fat and fiber will help address the constipation that often accompanies PD. These muffins also contain aromatics like cinnamon and turmeric, which help with brain health. They are lightly sweetened with honey. If you want a sweeter muffin, try adding more honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric are all good choices)
• 3 eggs lightly beaten
• ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
• 3 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350° F and grease 10 muffin cups
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Add the eggs, pumpkin, coconut oil, vanilla, and honey. Mix until combined.
• Spoon the mixture into 10 muffin cups and sprinkle the chopped pecans and additional pumpkin pie spice on top.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

You can double this recipe to make 20 muffins.

💜 Coach Kimberly