Weight Loss Cupcakes!

by Kris Pitcher

Today is a great day to share a "Reader Recipe"! This recipe comes from Gary M (originally from Jaime Eason). Not only a long time friend, Gary is an avid Bliss reader (thanks Big Guy!), and he's doing an amazing job on his weight loss journey.

He's lost over 70 pounds by doing the right things in the kitchen, and this is one example. OK, they're not exactly cupcakes...but they are darn close! Enjoy this great recipe and congratulations to Gary for his continued success!

Meatloaf Muffins

 

Ingredients

½ tsp   Cumin

½ tsp   Thyme ground

2 tsp    Dry Yellow Mustard

2 tsp    Black Pepper

2 tsp    McCormicks Chipotle Pepper

1 tsp    Salt

1 Cup Quick cooking oatmeal

2 tbsp Garlic

1          small onion finely chopped

2          Stalks Celery

3          Egg Whites

1 ½ - 2 lbs Ground Chicken or Turkey (not cooked but drained of excess juice)

 

Instructions

Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl including the Oatmeal.  Add the garlic, onions Celery and mix again.   Finally add the Chicken or Turkey .  Mix with hands until all meat has the spices and veggies mixed in.

 

Take Muffin sheet with 12-18 capacity spray with choice of nonstick spray

Add Racquetball sized portions to each Muffin spot.

 

Cooking

375 degrees F

40 Minutes

 

Nutritional Facts (per Muffin according to Jamie Eason)

78 cal

2g Fat

4g Carbs

11g Protein