Outside Health and Fitness

Olive Warrior Muffins were born from necessity and desire: the need for an easy, quick recipe, and the want for staying on track with healthy portion sizes. Here’s the story: I was just talking to my good friend, Steve Stearns , about how excited I was for warmer weather. This year I’m planning some great hikes in the Garden State. Like the rest of hikers and campers, I’ve already started thinking of a really great staple snack to keep in my backpack. Nothing beats homemade goods, so here is my recipe for Olive Warrior Muffins. You guessed it: the title is a gentle nod to busy weekend warriors who want to eat well while on the go! Olive Warrior Muffins Number of Servings: 8 Calories: 70-80 per muffin Prep Time: About 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/3 cup skim milk ½ cup oats ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp onion powder ½ tbsp. garlic powder 4 oz. (or 1 snack pack) unsweetened applesauce 3 oz. pitted black olives, finely di...