With school starting up, I wanted to find something different to offer for breakfast. Seriously, my 5 year old wants/eats the same thing almost everyday. She prefers frozen waffles or pancakes over homemade (what's wrong with her?!?), along with a boiled egg (just the white part WITH salt) and sometimes she'll eat whatever fruit I add to her plate. That's it. Once in a blue moon I'll get her to eat an egg & cheese taco. So when I saw this sweet breakfast muffin recipe, I had to try it.
She likes granny smith apples, so that's what I used. It was a pretty big one so once I grated it, it measured out to about 2 cups worth. I also used whole milk and butter flavored shortening. I also sifted the flour before I measured it out, something I don't normally do but wanted to follow the directions as much as possible.
I think we all liked the muffins except my picky girl. I asked why and all she said was "I just don't". Seriously, they turned out good. I thought they'd be tart because of the green apple but they were sweet and very moist. I'll definitely try them again but maybe a little more healthy by using whole wheat flour and almond or skim milk.
Here's my interpretation of the recipe:
Breakfast Apple Muffins (12)
1 c applesauce may be sub. for fresh apple
Sift together:
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. nutmeg
Mix together:
1 egg
1 grated apple
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. melted shortening
Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes
I hope you enjoy and give this recipe a second chance in your kitchen too.
