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Monday, November 14, 2011

Paleo Coffee Cocoa Muffins

Sunday started off really well. Laura and I grabbed lunch at Wild Eggs then we picked up 2 movies to watch while I baked these muffins and made up a new recipe for dinner. Meaning I destroyed the kitchen and ran the dishwasher a total of 3 times in one day. Let’s just say there is A LOT of bacon grease covering the stove top right now, and maybe the floor. Anyways. The two movies we watched were pretty damn good. We first watched 'Horrible Bosses'. I might have peed a little on the couch. Hilarious sh*t, I tell you. We then proceeded on to watch 'Something Borrowed'. Oh.my.god. I legit cried. Legit tears shed from my eyes.  Why? Because it’s a movie about love, and I lack that. So did I eat half a bag of dark chocolate chips? That’s none of your business.

But what I did get out of that movie is the person I’m meant to be with. Sadly, I don’t think he’s a CrossFitter. Really huge bummer. BUT he is ridiculously dreamy so I think it could still work out. I mean, he’s REALLY EFFING DREAMY. Look at this guy. I melt every time he looks at me through the TV screen. Such a tease. Ok, I’m that girl. I’ll stop. But seriously, I love him.

Here is a couple things I'm guessing about my main squeeze. He is most likely shorter than me. Most attractive men are. I'm 5'6" people, I'm not exactly a giant. And I probably have bigger arms then him. But these are all things I'm willing to look past if he is willing to let me cook for him and kiss me daily. I'm not asking for much.

What I do need to do though, is come to terms with knowing I will never meet him. Or kiss him. So where the hell is my prince charming? Ugh. I'm guessing he's not waiting for me in my living room while I cook on a Friday night. Damn. Damn, damn, damn.

What you need:
  • 1 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground coffee
  • 4 eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of cinnamon
What you do:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Sift together all your dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, ground coffee, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. 
  3. Whisk your eggs and melt your chocolate in separate bowls. You can melt your chocolate on the stove or in the microwave. I did microwave because it's easy. But be careful not to burn. Heat only 20 seconds at a time and stir to help the melting process.
  4. Add eggs and melted chocolate to your dry ingredients along with honey, coconut milk, and coconut oil. Mix to combine. These muffins are pretty dense. If you want them fluffier, add 2 more eggs. Just FYI.
  5. Add to greased muffin tin. You know you really should add the batter to? Silicone muffin liners. These things are genius.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Let cool then consume.

12 comments:

  1. Haha when is there not bacon grease covering my oven as well? LOL. Horrible Bosses is funny, but I have't seen Something Borrowed yet, it's on my list! These look yummy! I'll have to try them :D

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  2. these look AMAZING Juli! Totally making them! and I love love your rants haha... they make me feel better about my very single life also :).

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  3. Juli! First, I love your blog and laugh my guts out every time I read it. I loved Something Borrowed as well and find Colin Egglesfield incredibly attractive... I would just rather John Krasinski. I just thought that I'd pass on that Colin is 6' and has very nice arms...he may very well be a CrossFitter- Don't lose hope!
    I am so going to try this recipe and dream of John! Thanks for all the great laughs!

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  4. Delving into your psych deeper I am thiking you need a man and quick. I can tell you that I love to eat paleo and have made many of your meals. I think we could do a trial run. I know I am pretty enough and your food ideas look aamazing and are. I will come over for some meals and kiss you for them. What do you say? I crossfit and am only 3.5 inches taller than you.

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  5. Thanks unknown!!

    Danielle--We can just be single together forever :)

    Shel--John Krasinski is pretty fantastic. His humor is pretty damn wonderful!

    Stirms--I don't know who you are but i'm proud of your height abilities and prettiness. I'll have to meet ya first before I make the decision of kissing you. Do you look like Colin Egglesfield? Or have that last name? I wouldn't mind having that as mine.

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  6. You have seen me many times, actually we recently spoke about my inclusion in posting comments on your supder duper blog. Unfortunately I do not have the last name Egglesfield nor do I really look like him. I'm more of a Marky Mark, Pierce Brosnan cross-breed. See you this afternoon.

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  7. I guess I could have looked at your picture huh Jason. I'm proud of you for commenting. Even more proud that you are back in the gym with us. I don't care if you have a gym in your garage, Jason and I are so much more fun than a garage. And better looking.

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  8. That's very true. My garage could use a good cleaning. I'm glad I'm back in there too, I was becoming stagnant again. I like working with the crew at Broadway. We all need to be pushed from time to time.

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  9. 2 words....Ryan Gosling!!! Put Crazy, Stupid, Love on your list for tonight and fall in love....and then check out this article....I'm a BIG fan of #22 :)

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/reasons-why-bradley-cooper-is-definitely-not-the-s

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  10. Hey Julie! I was thinking of making these tomorrow, they sound amazing. A couple of quick questions ... 1) how many muffins does this recipe make? 2) how much batter do you use per a muffin tin?

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  11. Haha Thanks Stephanie!!

    Arsy--This recipe made 10 muffins and filled them probably 3/4 full. Hope they turn out great!!

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  12. Thx for the details. I made these today & they were amazing!!!

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