Gf Pumpkin Muffins: Monday Munchies and Meals

I love to cook, the fall and Gf pumpkin muffins!  I don’t always follow the directions, I use what I have, I avoid trigger ingredients and I go from there.  It has become part of my family’s lives.  My children love to measure, get out ingredients, mix, taste and see the results of their hard work.    And I love all the math, science,  reading, social, fine motor and even cultural lessons it provides.

Although cooking deliciousness is my goal, the process sometimes seems like  so much!  It’s a commitment to shop, prep, cook and clean up.  Often times it takes way longer than I’d like and uses way more energy than I have which is frustrating.

Pumpkin Snacks

I hope to post a recipe each week in hopes of inspiring you to make something healthy and feel good about, being a snack or meal.  Why am I posting on Tuesday then?  Because life happens and I’ve been in bed with a killer migraine for the last 36 hours.  I wrote this post on Saturday after making  it last Monday and I couldn’t even open a computer to press “publish” for 2 days.

It isn’t always possible to cook everyday with having migraine and living a busy life.  One recipe a week will be enough to share, make and urge you to do the same.  So whether I post on Monday or Friday, you can make it when it fits your schedule and health also.  It’s meant to inspire, if you have an OK day, try it!  If you don’t, try again another day. 

Share Pumpkin Ideas

If you like the recipe, please make it and share it with me.  I’d love to see your results and adaptions to Monday’s  munchies or meal of the week!!!  Post on Facebook, twitter and Instagram and comment on the post to inspire others. Check out my Pinterest board for Halloween and other pumpkin ideas.

I do not follow a strict diet.  I avoid trigger foods but have not cut groups out of my life (I am not gluten free but Gf pumpkin muffins are a bonus!).  When finding recipes, I look for clean, real ingredients, that are anti-inflammatory and nutrient dense.  I am not a nutritionist and fully admit I eat way too much sugar.  Sharing recipes that make me feel better and taste good feels good.  If you have one you’d like me to try, please email me at mymigrainelife@gmail.com

This month I’m focusing on pumpkin.  Everyone loves pumpkin in the Fall and the benefits of it are great!

Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Here’s the recipe I followed to make Gf Pumpkin Muffins:

Making Tyme for Health

We ate these for breakfast, in lunches and as an after school snack.  Easy and great for grab and go.

Finally, the recipe…….

Pumpkin Protein Shake

Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal

Halloween Themed Snacks