Here is my yummy recipe for lower histamine zucchini muffins.
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Ingredient notes for lower histamine zucchini muffins
This recipe calls for Otto’s cassava flour and Otto’s grain-free baking powder.
What is MCAS?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic condition that affects all organ systems. MCAS is serious and disabling and people with MCAS experience often significant and debilitating symptoms daily, including anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.MCAS is often found in combination with other chronic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Frequently healthcare providers do not know about MCAS, and the tests for MCAS are problematic because they are not uniformly reliable. MCAS can be difficult to manage. Treatments include blocking mast cell mediators with anti-histamines and mast cell stabilizers, as well as avoiding triggers.
Check out this post on how to manage MCAS.
Why this recipe?
This recipe is low in carbs, higher in fat, protein, and fiber, while still being lower in histamine and histamine-releasing foods, lower in oxalates, and free of nightshades, grains, and gluten. Eating a diet lower in carbs and inflammatory foods can help to control histamine intolerance. To learn more about the lower histamine diet click here!
The bucket theory
The bucket theory offers a helpful analogy for understanding symptom reactions with MCAS.
Think of your body as an empty bucket that you want to keep from overflowing. Different foods and activities fill your histamine bucket at different speeds but they combine to form the total level of histamine in your body (how full your bucket is). A fuller bucket means you have more histamine symptoms. When you manage triggers, reduce exposure to known triggers, and take medications and supplements to reduce histamine, you can manage the level of your bucket.
Here is the recipe for lower histamine zucchini muffins!
Lower Histamine Zucchini Muffins
Equipment
- muffin tin
Ingredients
- 2 cups Otto's cassava flour
- 1 tsp grain-free baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ⅓ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup olive oil
- t tsp vanilla
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1½ cups grated fresh zucchini
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- ½ cup pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir together until well mixed.
- In a small bowl combine the eggs, olive oil, vanilla, and applesauce. Stir to combine. Add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredients in the large bowl along with the grated zucchini, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans. Stir until fully mixed.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups with a medium ice cream scoop. Bake the muffins for 25-27 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
- Remove the muffins from the oven to cool, tilting each one in the pan so that the bottom can vent while cooling. Once cool freeze the muffins in an airtight container for later consumption, or serve immediately.
Know your typical symptom progression
Knowing your symptom progression in a symptom flare is the key to developing your own rescue plan. In this post, I discuss how to determine your own symptom progression. Once you know what typically happens in your symptom progression you can design a rescue plan to address those symptoms.
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Leftovers and reheating
Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, microwave for about 30 seconds, depending on your microwave’s power. Or, leave at room temperature for 15 minutes to thaw.
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Disclaimer
The preceding material does not constitute medical advice. This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, cure or treatment. Always seek advice from your medical doctor.
