I wake up most mornings wishing I
had time to start my day off right by making myself a gourmet breakfast
complete with warm, fluffy pancakes dripping in maple syrup and a side of fresh
fruit (and by fresh fruit I shamefully mean bacon). Being a college student and
feeling the need to sleep as late as I possibly can has denied me of that one
small joy in life. Most days I run out the door disheveled with some form of energy
bar in hand. These energy bars are not satisfying to say the least, and they
especially do not provide the same comforting feeling that warm thick maple
syrup can give you.
Because I couldn’t stand the
thought of eating another breakfast in the shape of a condensed square, I
decided that muffins would be a great grab-and-go alternate. I ambitiously also
wanted something that could incorporate my gourmet morning fantasies. I finally
settled on making Maple Oatmeal Muffins.
I was incredibly pleased with how
easy they were to make and how well they came out. Although some people (like
myself) hear the word oatmeal and immediately think of a bland and boring
taste, these muffins were far from dull. The maple syrup that is infused with
the granola definitely gives these muffins a delightfully sweet flavor, but it
is the maple glaze on top that really brought my breakfast fantasies to life.
I also chose to add in walnuts and
raisins for some extra sweetness and a little crunch, but I encourage you to
get adventurous and add anything you would like into the mix—including apples,
blueberries, pumpkin, peanut butter, and yes, even bacon if your looking for a
more savory taste.
This recipe calls for the following ingredients and bakes at 400
degrees F for 15-20 minutes:
1 cup of old fashioned Quaker Oats
½ cup of milk
¾ cup of maple syrup
¼ butter
1 egg
1 cup of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
A handful of walnuts and raisins
For the maple glaze, whisk together the follow ingredients
and then drizzle it on top:
¼ cup of maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup of confectioner’s sugar
this looks great! ill for sure use some of these recipes next time i go home! thanks girl
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