RECIPE: MEENUT BUTTER PROTEIN MUFFINS

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MEENUT BUTTER PROTEIN MUFFINS / SCONES / COOKIES LOL ;)

Made these for my friends’ birthdays and they turned out pretty good! Don’t have the luxury of fine-tuning the recipe so please experiment and let me know how it goes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Bake Time: Approx 12-15 minutes

Yields: Approx 12 muffins

Ingredients:

16oz Firebreather jar of Paleo MeeNut Butter

1 cup freeze-dried bananas

1/2 cup chocolate flavored Stronger Faster Healthier Pure Whey Protein Powder

1/8 tsp sea salt [literally just a pinch]

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup raw organic honey [more or less, to taste]

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 eggs

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Empty the entire 16oz Firebreather jar of Paleo MeeNut Butter into a mixing bowl and set aside.

3. Pulverize the freeze dried bananas into a powder in a Vitamix Blender.

4. Add the protein powder, sea salt, baking soda, honey, vanilla, and eggs into the Vitamix and blend into a creamy liquid.

5. Incorporate the liquid mixture into the bowl of MeeNut Butter and mix thoroughly.

6. I baked these as muffins but they came out like chewy scones … If you like that, fill muffin cups halfway and bake at 325 for about 12-15 minutes.

When baking with protein powder I’ve found that it’s easy to over-bake so be careful not to bake these for too long.

I think these would make good cookies so you can experiment baking on a cookie sheet for about 8-10 minutes maybe?

Let me know how they turn out! Enjoy!

Good night! I have to drive for seven hours tomorrow eeeeeek! :)

Please note: Because of the whey protein and honey these are not recommended for those doing the whole 30 or other such challenges. Also, if you’re trying to lean out, you should try to limit the amount of paleo-fied treats that you make and consume. Just my two cents …
Twitt

EXPERIENCE LIFE MAGAZINE, BATTLEFIT WEST TEMPORARY SHUT DOWN, CELEBRITIES & THE CROSSFIT GAMES

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ALOHA MEENUT FANS!

I need to find some MeeNut elves soon! :) No excuse for my severe lack of blogging. I’ll try my best to squeeze in some nuggets from the past few months in a few paragraphs … !

NUMERO UNO. Drum roll please … Paleo MeeNut Butter made a little cameo in the September issue of Experience Life Magazine! So stoked for the product highlight! Check out the issue and the magazine if you can! Lots of great info and resources both on the website and in print.

DOS. As many of you may know, I am an avid CrossFitter and like to torture myself through local CrossFit competitions from time to time. However I’ve been injured since the SoCal Regionals and it’s been somewhat of a downward spiral since then. I know I’m not alone in the pool of athletes who continue to train through injuries but that doesn’t justify my stubbornness and utter stupidity, because now instead of dealing with one injury, I now have two. Score! I haven’t done a proper back squat since May and I’m going crazy. I just hope I’m recovered for BattleFit West on 9/29! It will be a larger-scale event for Mee Eat Paleo and in preparation for my booth there, I will be TEMPORARILY SHUTTING DOWN PRODUCTION for regular orders the ENTIRE WEEK OF 9/23 – 9/29 so any orders received during the week prior to the event 9/15 – 9/22 will be delayed an extra week and fulfilled AFTER 9/29. I am still an army of one and it will be difficult for me to juggle regular orders on top of making product for the event simultaneously. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding! If you can’t wait that long, please feel free to order via WODshop.com or just stop by my booth at BattleFit West on the 29th!!! Lucky athletes at the BFW side cages will be walking away with some quadruple nut prizes! :)

 

TRES. At the CrossFit Games and the WOD Gear Team Series Competition this past July I was privileged to meet a plethora of CrossFit and Paleo celebrities! Check out some of the eye candy below! ;)

One of my favorite athletes, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet! She is as beautiful in person and was sweet enough to take a pic with me!

First female repeat CrossFit Games champ Annie Thorisdottir!!!!! Elite, beautiful and humble! We were able to gift her a jar of MeeNut Butter ... which I'm sure she loved! ;)

In the presence of Paleo greatness - The Civilized Caveman's George Bryant and The Food Lovers' Primal Palate's Hayley Mason & Bill Staley! I'm pretty sure I gained Paleo superpowers while posing for this pic! George is an incredible friend and one of the best chefs I know! And Hayley & Bill are responsible for paleo bacon chocolate chip cookies, 'nuff said! Check out their amazing blogs at http://www.civilizedcavemancooking.com and http://beta.primal-palate.com/

So stoked to meet Coach Carl Paoli of Gymnastics WOD. I owe my muscle up to this man's expertise! Great tutorial vids at http://gymnasticswod.com/

I love the Modern Gypsies, they are so cool, even minus one! Ever since I saw them win Expedition Impossible I've been itching to apply for the show myself LOL :) Can you imagine Mee flailing about on national TV??

None other than O.G. Firebreather, Greg Amundson! Not only did he take the time to snap this pic, he helped promote my MeeNut Butter to passersby in the process!

Amazing friends from Itsumo Ahi Jerky - Lisa, Daren, Alec, Nichole! Without their help I wouldn't have been able to deliver pre-orders of MeeNut Butter to my customers! So grateful for their support and love! Show them some love at https://www.itsumoahijerky.com/

Got to meet El Presidente of WODshop.com, Jerry Lamigo! WODshop.com is a one-stop shop for all things CrossFit & Paleo and they're cool enough to carry my MeeNut Butter!

Mee finally got to meet Lee of Paleo Treats LOL :) Love this lady! So sweet and encouraging! And if you haven't tried their treats, you're missing out! I wish I had some of their Cacao Now NOW!!!

My paleo-asian sista Michelle from Nom Nom Paleo and her super cute Double-Os! She and her hubby Henry run one of the best blogs out there! http://nomnompaleo.com/

Steve from PaleoKits not only provides great paleo snacks, his heart for inner-city youth has spawned one of the best movements I've seen to keep kids off the streets! Your purchase helps change lives! http://stevesoriginal.com/

Owen from OhMyBar! Super cool athlete and chef providing yummy treats for us hungry athletes! http://www.ohmybar.com/

An amazing SoCal sunset during the CrossFit Games on Friday night

2012 CrossFit Games Podium! All athletes were spectacular and it was so legit to witness Rich Froning, Jr. and Annie Thorisdottir make history as the first-time ever repeat champs!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUATRO. Last but not least I wanted to thank all of you again for continuing to have faith in Mee Eat Paleo! I’ve only been full-time since January but I feel like I’ve already made tremendous strides and can’t wait to see where I’ll be five years from now! I owe it all to my loyal fans, amazing family & friends, and ultimately The Giver of all good things. :) I love and thank you all! Soli Deo Gloria!

 
Twitt

SUMMER SHAKEDOWN THIS SATURDAY 8/25 @ AXIOM CF!

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Yes ... I jar everything by hand rockin' an old school bandana. Keepin' it real ... and clean ;)

Aloha!

Soooo here I am in my “uniform” ;) jarring the last of some fresh Paleo MeeNut Butter for the Summer Shakedown Team Competition tomorrow 8/25 at Axiom CrossFit in Rancho Cucamonga! Come say hi, cheer on the athletes, including my injured self & my awesome teammates, and pick up some jars of fresh paleo crack!

Can’t wait to see ya’ll! :)

Axiom CrossFit, 8677 Utica Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Twitt

UPDATE: WE HAVE POWER!

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GREAT NEWS: PRAISE THE LORD WE ARE BACK IN BUSINESS! Edison has repaired the damages from the lightning strike and my machine is working fine! I will try my best to make up for lost time but apologies again for any delays this week. Mahalo for your patience, prayers and support! ♥
Twitt

Update: Power Outage & Delayed Orders

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As some of you may have seen on my Facebook last night, my kitchen has been suffering from an ongoing power outage all weekend and production has been at a standstill. I just spoke with SoCal Edison and they don’t anticipate the damages from the lightning storm to be repaired until 10pm tonight, no guarantees.

I will be back at the kitchen bright and early tomorrow morning and hopefully everything will be up and running and I can get back to fulfilling all of your orders for this week.

Thanks so much for your patience in the meantime and I covet your prayers and positive vibes! ♥
Twitt

ORDERS DURING CROSSFIT GAMES WEEKEND JULY 13 – 15, 2012

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Aloha all! Late night at the kitchen and now jarring & labeling these precious and freshy fresh jars of Paleo MeeNut Butter to be delivered at the Reebok CrossFit Games this weekend in Carson, CA. So stoked to watch amazing athletes throw down, like the great Chris Spealler!!!

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that because I will be at the Home Depot Center all weekend, orders made from July 12 thru July 15 will be processed on July 16.

I also apologize in advance for being slow to respond to emails during this time.

Mahalo for the immense support and love! See ya’ll in Carson! :)

 
Twitt

Reebok CrossFit Games Friday July 13 – Sunday July 15, 2012

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Aloha! I’m stoked! It’s officially summer and the highly anticipated 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games is approaching fast! Friday July 13 – Sunday July 15, 2012 elite athletes from all over the world will gather in our backyard at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA to compete for the title of “Fittest on Earth.”

Hopefully ya’ll were able to get tickets early and I’ll see you there! If you weren’t so lucky, they are releasing limited access tickets on Monday June 25 so get on it!

I’ll be there as a spectator only but if you would like to say hi in person or coordinate a drop off of some cases of Paleo MeeNut Butter please contact me here or email me directly at meenutbutter@gmail.com and we will work it out!

Good luck to all individual and team competitors and safe travels to everyone!

Mahalo to all of you for the continued love and support! ♥

 
Twitt

CrossFit Games – SoCal Regionals May 11-13, 2012

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Aloha MeeNuts!

This weekend is the long-awaited SoCal Regional qualifiers for the 2012 CrossFit Games! If you’re free come down and support all the amazing athletes! I am not a vendor but I will have my tent and banner up at tent city with some product. First come first serve. Pick up new jars, recycle old jars. Competition will be held from May 11-13 at the Pomona Fairplex. Details here.

Apologies in advance for being slow to respond to emails & messages. This is a crazy weekend for all of us. I promise to get back to you as soon as possible! Wish us luck! Go Team BeachSide CrossFit! :)

Twitt

CHOCOLATE MAPLE MEENUT BUTTER “FROSTING”

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Super easy Chocolate MeeNut Butter “Frosting” recipe that I like to use on my Chocolate Banana Muffins, cakes, sweet potatoes, bananas, etc. It’s perfect for when you’re craving something chocolatey but don’t need to “go there” … if you know what I mean! ;)

Just take a couple tablespoons of Paleo MeeNut Butter, mix in an extra tablespoon of Tropical Traditions Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, throw in about 2-4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, and a splash of maple syrup to taste. Mix into a thick “frosting” and use as desired. It is bomb! :)

Twitt

MEE’S CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS

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Aloha all! Thanks so much for your patience! Here is the recipe you’ve all been waiting for! It is SO simple! Enjoy! :)

**Just a reminder my tendency to NOT measure things out when I cook/bake so these are very close approximations LOL … everything always turns out OK in the end, no worries! ;) **

Mee’s Chocolate Banana Muffins

Ingredients:
2 cups almond flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp cinnamon

1 cup pitted medjool dates
3 ripe organic medium sized bananas [broken into about 3 chunks each]
1/4 cup Tropical Traditions Gold Label Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 organic eggs

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside

3. Load a Vitamix with the pitted dates, bananas, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, vanilla and eggs [in that order] and begin to mix at a medium speed for about 20-30 seconds. Gradually increase to high and mix at full blast for about 15 seconds or until you get a nicely combined and smooth mixture.

4. Slowly add in the dry mix and mix on medium speed until fully combined. This shouldn’t take very long at all. Once you have everything nicely blended, I blast on high for a few seconds to break down the almond flour. I’ve found that this makes for very moist and soft muffins.

5. Fill a 3/4″ muffin pan about 3/4 full and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approx 20-25 minutes.

6. Cool completely and add a dollop of Chocolate Maple MeeNut Butter “Frosting” and enjoy as cupcakes! Feel free to dust with unsweetened coconut flakes for extra flavor and presentation :)

Yields about 20 muffins.

 
Twitt