Lucille Amelia is 8 days old and I’m just now starting to feel like a human again. The first few days post-delivery were beautiful AND challenging. Nursing, sleep deprivation, fluctuating hormones and unmentionable fluids made me feel like I’d never regain my composure. But sure enough, we’re all learning what it means to be a family, and we’re all finding much love and joy to celebrate.
As I mentioned in my birth story, I wanted muffins on the day Lucy was born. There’s a tea shop in Manitou Springs that makes the best muffins. All organic ingredients and fresh fruit. They offer six different muffins but you can only buy them on certain days of the week. Sunday is Date Walnut. Thursday, Banana. Monday, Cherry Almond. On Lucy’s birth date, they had made my absolute favorite: Apple Cinnamon.
I’ve had a muffin from this delightful bakery/tea shop every day since Lucy’s birth. And I know I’ll continue to frequent this tea shop in the months to come. But I also wanted to try to my hand at making my own version. Not only will it save me money (I can’t justify spending $2.00 a day on muffins for much longer!) but time too. Leaving the house with Lucy requires much more planning and energy!
As I mentioned earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to sample Lactaid Milk. During my pregnancy, I developed a slight intolerance to dairy, and I was happy that Lactaid offered dairy products that I could still enjoy. Calcium is so important during pregnancy and post-delivery!
Below is a segment from the Today Show where Melissa d’Arabian makes a delicious and dairy-free Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Ryan and I plan on making this soon!
http://www.today.com/id/52297933/ns/today-today_food/t/chicken-lactose-free-creamy-mushroom-sauce/#
And I’ve made my own recipe using Lactaid Milk…an adaptaion of the delicious Apple Cinnamon Muffins that Lucy and I both love! Follow this link for more Lactaid Recipes…there are some good ones!
Apple Crunch Muffins
2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup Lactaid Milk (whole)
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1 cup granola
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin pan.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the oil and sugars. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well. Mix in the Lactaid milk. Stir in the dry ingredients and fold in the apples.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, and sprinkle granola on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for five minutes before removing from pan.
These sound delicious. The first 3 months are such a hard transition into motherhood. They are also amazing, but it gets easier I promise. I had so much to do right after my daughter was born (brother’s high school graduation the day after I got home from the hospital), I never had the chance to stop and let my body rest. I am glad you are taking the time you need.
They sounds absolutely delicious!
You have an 8 day old baby and you are BAKING MUFFINS.
Oh, my…. you are beyond the realm of positive adjectives… Wonder Woman is not enough!
Beautiful photo of your family…
Major kudos for baking and posting already! You’re incredible. And these muffins look incredible. But if I were in your shoes I’d be relaxing and enjoying Lucy rather than posting for a bit. Don’t worry – we’re not going anywhere! Anyway truly nice muffins. And great picture of Lucy.
Monet: I had to tear my eyes away from sweet Lucy to look at the muffin. They are both delicious!! Treasure these moments!!
Best,
Bonnie
Oh so cool that this recipe uses Lactaid, and it’s a recreation of a fave! It really does look uber tasty 🙂
I hope you’re soaking up all the baby love 😀
What beautiful pictures – of both the muffins AND Lucy! (Although, I’ll say Lucy wins hands down every time 😉 ). I’m so glad you are taking some time to rest and get back to baking. These muffins look incredible, and gorgeous enough to rival any bakery 🙂
Monet,
Lucy is just so sweet and peaceful in the picture, just like her Momma. These yummy muffins will help provide some of the extra nutrients that you will need while nursing. I see many more muffins in your future. Try and get some rest though:)
Hi Monet,
Lucy is beautiful! And you are making muffins just 8 days after delivery? My, you are one super mommy!
The muffins look so good. Take care and try to rest more!
Wow!!! Glad you are doing great!! 8 day old baby and baking!!! Hats off the you!!!
Happy fourth of July!
Glad to know you’re keeping well! These apple muffins look so delicious!
Adorable! And kudos for baking!
Heartfelt congratulations on your beautiful daughter; she is superb! You must be adjusting very well to motherhood if you are baking and blogging already. Good for you!!
I’ve had a muffin from this delightful bakery/tea shop every day since Lucy’s birth. And I know I’ll continue to frequent this tea shop in the months to come. But I also wanted to try to my hand at making my own version. Not only will it save me money (I can’t justify spending $2.00 a day on muffins for much longer!) but time too. Leaving the house with Lucy requires much more planning and energy!
It’s fabulous you’ve been able to get out each day and get a muffin. A treat to celebrate such a treat of a new addition in your family.
You deserve to celebrate your special child my friend, these apple muffins look perfect for the occasion 😀
Delicious!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Darling Lucy, wonderful muffins. Congratulations to all of you!
oh these muffins look delicious and your baby is just precious!!!
Congratulations, Monet! Your story was beautiful and I love that you are already settling into a new routine. Enjoy these moments with your new family of three!
This recipe is great for freezer cooking but also makes a fantastic gift for someone . You are definitely gonna want to mix up several bags of the mix for later use once you taste how yummy these muffins are. Just place all the “dry team” ingredients in a quart or gallon-size ziptop freezer bag and seal.
Hi, these muffins look delicious and I will try them soon. I am so surprised you feell likebaking after only few days from delivery, and posting too. I hope I will feel the same after the delivery of my baby. Beautiful picture of you three together. Try to rest and enjoy this time.
Ciao
These muffins look so delicious and full of warm flavors, Monet! Amazing that you got back to baking so soon, but we all need things in life that center and calm us, huh? Hope you all are doing well. Lucy is such an angel!
Hi Monet! A new family member and happy parents! So adorable, and so very happy for you all. I must go spend time now and catch up on my reading of your blog. Big hugs from me!
I usually check into your blog every day but we were travelling two weeks ago and came down with the flu last week and then had some horror days at work and missed the most important event on your blog! So sorry to congratulate you so late, but Lucy’s birth story was beautiful and you couldn’t have been luckier. You did a great job. It was almost like hearing about a friend having a baby. So excited for you. You and Ryan will be amazing parents I think. A big hug and hang in there, I know those first weeks are beautiful but exhausting.
Monet, what a precious picture of the three of you – Lucy looks so adorable, I would really love to give her a (very careful) hug right now!!! Viisting your blog during the last couple of weeks was truly amazing (and very emotional) and even the girls always ask(ed) about Lucy – I am so happy that all is well and although I must say that your muffins looks blissfully delicious, do make sure you get enough rest, my dear friend!
The bigest hugs and kisses – take really care of yourself,
Andrea xoxoxo
Yay for you! I am sure it must be so hard to try and regain some sort of normalcy. You’ll be great, it is all still rather new 😉
These muffins are just what I have been craving this am, how did you know?
Monet, I can’t believe you just gave birth and you’re baking and blogging. You’re freaking superwoman! These muffins look amazing. I can’t even imagine how exhausting new motherhood is. Ask for help so that you can rest, and enjoy every moment. Lucy is beautiful!
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these muffins look gorgeous! Such and amazing flavour combination