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Mega Muffins

Ingredients

6 Servings12 Servings24 Servings
Milk 1% (low fat) or fat-free0.25 cup0.5 cup1 cup
Vegetable oil2 Tbsp4 Tbsp8 Tbsp
Egg, beaten0.5 egg1 egg2 egg
Honey2 Tbsp4 Tbsp8 Tbsp
Oats, old-fashioned uncooked0.75 cup1.5 cup3 cup
Flour, white, enriched0.25 cup0.5 cup1 cup
Flour, whole wheat0.25 cup0.5 cup1 cup
Brown sugar, packed2 Tbsp4 Tbsp8 Tbsp
Baking powder0.5 Tbsp1 Tbsp2 Tbsp
Optional: blueberries or chopped apples, raisins or dried fruit, chopped nuts0.5 cup1 cup2 cup

Directions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. 2. Prepare muffin pans by oiling, spraying with cooking spray or using paper cupcake liners.
  3. 3. Combine milk, oil, egg and honey in a small bowl and mix.
  4. 4. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
  5. 5. Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  6. 6. For plain muffins, skip ahead to step 8.
  7. 7. For fruit or nut muffins, fold in the optional ingredients for the variation you chose.
  8. 8. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups 3/4 full.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 muffin (53g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 From Fat 53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Sat. Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Total Carb 27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6% Iron 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food For Thought

Make these muffins in advance and serve them for snack or breakfast later in the week.

CACFP Crediting

For 3-5 year olds; Breakfast. Must serve all of the following:

  • Grain/Bread