Tuesday's Treasure

Since I am only running 1 mile per day & otherwise "resting" then I am not motivated to get outside at 5 a.m.  Not when it's dark, cold & WINDY.  (That wind & seeing flapping flags everywhere is getting on my last nerve....grrrrr.)  Today was another rushed morning & a full busy day so I jumped on a treadmill to get my mile in before teaching my pilates class.  There was no treasure to find, since I was not out & about. 

However, due to Suzie's comment yesterday (it's always about her, isn't it ; ) ) I thought I would still share a treasure with you.  That being my homemade from scratch muffin recipe.  I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I do remember whatever it was originally based on I tweed it to my specifications.  Mostly to accommodate my "large" family, but I have vague recollection of making modifications to amounts of something that you put in.  I've been using this specific recipe for over a year so I lay claims to make it "my recipe".  Feel free to take it for yourself and enjoy.


~ 3 C. flour
~ 3 C. oatmeal
~ 2 C. sugar
~ 2 tsp. baking powder
~ 2 eggs
~ 2 C. milk
~ 1/2 C. oil
~ vanilla (don't ask me how much I always just add some in)

~ Mix dry ingredients.  Add wet ingredients. 
~ Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes

~ Can add extra ingredients such as raisins, chocolate chips, frozen berries, etc. for added taste.

I never make them plain, I always add something for flavor.  For my more picky kids (one specifically who refuses to eat oatmeal) I add chocolate chips.  In yesterday's batch I added the Andes Mint chocolate chips for an added treat.  He agrees to deal with & eat the "icky" oatmeal in exchange for a treat.  I can live with that.  I still got him to eat some healthier oatmeal.

This recipe will make approximately 3 dozen.  I often make several batches of various flavors to have on hand for a snack or rushed breakfast.  They freeze very well.  (Hint, if you freeze them take the wrapper off first).  It also helps when I am faced with no time to whip something up.  I can take however many I need out of the freezer and zap it in the microwave & wa-la, I am good to go.  Another added bonus is when I want a little snack or treat I take 1 (ok sometimes 2) out and nuke it for me.  Since they are not out laying around at room temp I am less likely to eat way more than I need.

If you make this recipe, let me know how they turn out.  If you have a nice healthy recipe to share, blog about it & let me know.  Or share it in my comment section.  I'm always looking for more food treasures to add to my menu.