Something that’s really kept me going on SCD has been the plethora of recipes available online because they’ve allowed me to recreate and enjoy the classic foods I used to love pre-SCD. 10 years ago, the food industry and most people didn’t even know what gluten-free was, much less what SCD was, and SCD is still a diet today that is not very well-known unless you happen to be on it yourself. The good news now is that there are so many people with either food sensitivities, food allergies, or just wanting to eat healthier, that not only does the food industry know what gluten-free is but SCD recipes are widely available in cookbooks and online, too. My favorite SCD food blogger, by far, is Comfy Belly. Over the years, I’ve tried recipes from many SCD food bloggers, but Comfy Belly’s have consistently been a slam dunk. Out of all the recipes of hers I’ve tried (and trust me, I’ve tried many!), I have never been disappointed. When she posted her Morning Glory Muffins recipe the other day, I was fascinated by them for two reasons: they looked absolutely beautiful and also, I had never heard of them. The original story behind Morning Glory Muffins can be found here, for those interested. I’m the type of person who likes to know everything, so to me, the story behind how they came into existence was intriguing, to say the least.
When I found out that Morning Glory Muffins are like carrot cake but a more glorified version, adorned with with juicy golden raisins, shredded apples, walnuts, dates, and my favorite warm spices, I knew I had to try them ASAP, especially since I had a big bag of carrots lying around in my fridge, begging to be used. They are my favorite muffin recipe of hers, to date. Be sure to visit Comfy Belly’s page for her Morning Glory Muffins recipe, which, by the way, uses coconut flour. Below are some pictures to incentivize you even more to give these beauties a try! They are warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor. They would make the perfect hearty breakfast or serve as a nutrient-dense dessert that you can feel good about eating. As a FYI, I was able to get 12 muffins out of the batter, instead of 8, which I was happy about, since it brings down the calorie count even lower to approximately 158 calories a muffin.
I hope you give these glorious muffins a try and enjoy them as much as I am!
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