High Fiber Cinnamon Spice Muffins for a Healthy Cycle

High Fiber Cinnamon Spice Muffins for a Healthy Cycle

Looking for a sweet treat that won't throw your macros or blood sugar balance off? Meet your new best friend: my high-fiber cinnamon spice muffins that support a healthy menstrual cycle.

These muffins are full of all the good stuff, pack a nutrient-dense punch, AND taste good. What more could a girl ask for?

So, what makes these muffins so much better than your average muffin? For starters, their fat content is reduced by substituting 1/2 of the butter for applesauce. These muffins also use a natural lower-glycemic sweetener, coconut sugar, instead of cane sugar. In addition, they're packed with high-fiber foods such as organic oats and shredded carrots. Lastly, warming spices such as cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice can help boost metabolism and strengthen immunity while adding a cozy, comforting flavor.

Nutrition choices can impact our menstrual cycle health, and these muffins are a great choice. The warming spices can help stimulate blood flow, and the high fiber content can support the liver in establishing healthy estrogen levels. And, as they are lower in sugar than your average muffin, they won't spike blood sugar levels as intensely, leaving your hormones happier for it.

Let's get into it!

What you'll need:

  • 1 1/2 cups organic all-purpose unbleached flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 cup organic old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a combination of cinnamon, clove, allspice, nutmeg, and ginger)
  • 4 oz applesauce (approx. one "snack size" cup)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs
  • splash of coconut milk or milk of choice (for consistency)

How to make them:

1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a muffin pan with liners.

2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. 

3. Once the dry ingredients are combined, add the wet ingredients. Stir until fully combined.


4. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter into each muffin liner. If you have empty muffin spaces in your pan, be sure to remove the muffin liner and fill it with a bit of water so the muffins bake evenly. 

5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on the top and a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Enjoy with coffee, tea, or on their own for a tasty, high-fiber treat!

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