As I mentioned last week, my new favorite cookbook is “Run Fast Eat Slow” by Olympian Shalane Flanagan — I literally can’t get enough of it. My most recent obsession is the “Superhero muffins,” as I have made four batches in the past two weeks (no joke). They are moist, filling, sweet, delicious, and healthy. And refined-sugar and gluten free. And they make you feel like a superhero.
![Run Fast. Eat Slow. (Not Run Slow, Eat Fast).](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.03.43-AM.png)
Run Fast. Eat Slow. (Not Run Slow, Eat Fast). Basically, all you need in life is a stick of butter and some veggies.
Ingredients:
* 2 cups almond meal
* 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
* 1/2 cup raisins, 1/cup chocolate chips
* 3 eggs
* 1 cup grated zucchini
* 1 cup grated carrot
* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
* 1/2 cup maple syrup
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
* Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. And grate the veggies.
![who doesn't love eating all these pretty colors?](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.04.11-AM.png)
who doesn’t love eating all these pretty colors?
* In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, raisins, chocolate chips
![Dry ingredients.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.03.50-AM.png)
Dry ingredients.
![And then the good stuff.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.03.57-AM.png)
And then the good stuff.
* In a separate bowl, mix together the zucchini, carrots, beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup. Once mixed together, add to the dry ingredients and mix all together.
![Wet ingredients.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.04.05-AM.png)
Wet ingredients.
![And because you only live once, I added more chocolate chips, because it looked like it needed some more (you can never have too much chocolate).](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.04.22-AM.png)
And because you only live once, I added more chocolate chips, because it looked like it needed some more (you can never have too much chocolate).
* Grease the muffin tins and then spoon the batter into the cups, filling to the brim.
![Bake.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.04.30-AM.png)
Bake.
* Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
![Goodies. So good.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.04.39-AM.png)
Goodies. So good.
![Carrots, zucchini, raisins, chocolate chips -- what else do you need?](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.04.44-AM.png)
Carrots, zucchini, raisins, chocolate chips — what else do you need?
* Then, devour!
![The perfect snack and pick me up.](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2016-10-11-at-11.04.50-AM.png)
The perfect snack and pick me up.
Last week, I made a batch of these muffins and brought some to school for my good friend to enjoy (#SpreadTheLove). Cruzzie then asked me if I could also make some for his teachers (my type of boy). I told the Lower School Director the story, and she asked if she could also have some. So, I went back home, and made a whole new batch. They were a hit with everyone, especially me. Plus, I feel like if I eat them, I will become a superhero like Shalane Flanagan — and perhaps pick up some of her speed (she runs 2:25 marathons….that my friends, is effing fast).
Shalane Flanagan -> #Bossgirl
Chocolate chips and raisins? I like.
I made these tonight for my breakfasts this week and they are delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe.