Golden Milk Sunshine Muffins: A Hormone-Balancing Breakfast That Tastes Like a Hug
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If you're a woman over 40, you've probably noticed that high cortisol levels are making it harder to lose weight, stay energized, and feel like yourself. One major culprit? Stress. But here’s the good news: you can help manage cortisol naturally with the right foods.
Enter: Golden Milk Sunshine Muffins. Packed with ashwagandha, an adaptogen known to help regulate cortisol, these muffins are the perfect way to start your day strong while staying on track with your wellness goals.
Why Ashwagandha & Golden Milk Work Together
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Golden Milk (made with turmeric) is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, helping to support digestion and reduce stress.
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Ashwagandha helps balance cortisol, reduce stress, and improve mood—essential for women over 40 navigating the hormonal rollercoaster.
Together, these two ingredients provide a powerful cortisol-busting breakfast that tastes amazing and keeps you energized.
Why Protein Matters
Hitting your protein goals is crucial for maintaining muscle, keeping you full, and balancing blood sugar. These muffins give you 15g of protein to kickstart your day, making it easy to stay on top of your wellness goals without feeling restricted. Pair them with our Protein Golden Milk Latte for an extra dose of warmth and good vibes that’s full of protein and health benefits!
Make-Ahead & Easy to Bake
No time to prep in the morning? Batch these muffins up, freeze them, and bake them in the air fryer for fresh, warm muffins in under 15 minutes. No more skipping breakfast or relying on caffeine to power through your day.
Now that you know why these muffins are so good for your body, let’s dive into the recipe! Here’s how to make these delicious, protein-packed, cortisol-regulating muffins.
Yields 12
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt + 2 tbsp
6 tbsp melted butter or ghee
2 tbsp 2% Fairlife milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 whole orange, zest only
4 tbsp HelloAmino Golden Milk Latte Mix
1 package HelloAmino Your Dream Muffin Mix
2 tbsp Ashwagandha powder
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
In a large bowl mix together the wet ingredients. Add in the full package of HelloAmino Your Dream Muffin Mix, HelloAmino Golden Milk, Ashwagandha and orange zest and mix until fully incorporated. Fold in walnuts and coconut.
If baking individually, measure out with a large cookie scoop and add to a greased ramekin. Bake in the air fryer at 325 for approximately 10 minutes until golden.
Alternatively bake according to package instructions.
If desired drizzle over with protein icing (1 tbsp each HelloAmino icing mix and Greek yogurt)
Pair with a Golden Milk Latte to get over 30g of protein to start your day!
Each Muffin: 240 calories 15g P 19g C 11g F
