Nutty Trail Mix Granola Muffins
These Nutty Trail Mix Granola Muffins are a delightful blend of textures and flavors, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack on the go. Packed with wholesome ingredients like granola, apples, and a mix of nuts and seeds, these muffins provide a satisfying crunch while delivering essential nutrients. The addition of chocolate chips and raisins brings a touch of sweetness, making them a favorite among both kids and adults alike. Easy to whip up, they make a fantastic addition to your meal prep, ensuring you have a delicious and energizing treat ready whenever you need it.
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
milk
1 1/4 cups (none)
granola cereal
1 cup (none)
brown sugar
1/2 cup (none)
butter
1/2 cup (melted)
molasses
1/4 cup (none)
egg
1 (beaten)
apple
1 (peeled and grated)
flour
2 cups (none)
baking powder
4 teaspoons (none)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
chopped peanuts
1/2 cup (none)
raisins
1/2 cup (none)
chocolate chips
1/2 cup (none)
sunflower seeds
1/2 cup (none)
wheat germ
1/4 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare 18 muffin cups by lining them with paper liners or greasing them with butter or cooking spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, granola cereal, brown sugar, melted butter, molasses, beaten egg, and grated apple. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
3
In a separate large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, chopped peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
4
Gradually pour the milk mixture into the dry mixture, stirring gently just until the dry ingredients are moist. Be cautious not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended oven temperature for these muffins?
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) before baking.
How many muffins does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 18 muffins.
How should the muffin cups be prepared?
Prepare the muffin cups by lining them with paper liners or greasing them with butter or cooking spray.
What goes into the first mixing bowl?
Combine the milk, granola cereal, brown sugar, melted butter, molasses, beaten egg, and grated apple.
What dry ingredients are needed for these muffins?
You will need flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ.
How do I combine the wet and dry mixtures?
Gradually pour the milk mixture into the dry mixture, stirring gently just until the dry ingredients are moist.
Should I use an electric mixer for the batter?
No, stir gently by hand and be cautious not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly okay.
How full should I fill the muffin tins?
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
What is the approximate baking time?
Bake the muffins for about 20 minutes.
How can I tell if the muffins are fully cooked?
They are done when the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How should the muffins be cooled?
Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How much milk is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of milk.
How much granola cereal is required?
You will need 1 cup of granola cereal.
What type of sugar is used in these muffins?
This recipe uses 1/2 cup of brown sugar.
How much butter is needed and how should it be prepared?
Use 1/2 cup of butter that has been melted.
What is the amount of molasses used?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of molasses.
How many eggs are needed?
You need 1 beaten egg.
How should the apple be prepared?
The recipe calls for 1 apple that is peeled and grated.
What quantity of flour is used?
You will need 2 cups of flour.
How much baking powder should I add?
Add 4 teaspoons of baking powder.
Is there any cinnamon in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
How much salt is included?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of salt.
What amount of chopped peanuts is used?
Include 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts.
How many raisins are added to the mix?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of raisins.
How much chocolate chips are in the muffins?
You will need 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
Are there any seeds in this recipe?
Yes, it includes 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds.
How much wheat germ is required?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of wheat germ.
Are these muffins suitable for a quick breakfast?
Yes, they are described as perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack on the go.
What kind of texture can I expect from these muffins?
They offer a delightful blend of textures with a satisfying crunch from granola, nuts, and seeds.
Can these muffins be used for meal prep?
Yes, they make a fantastic addition to meal prep, providing an energizing treat ready whenever you need it.