Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins for Kids (Or Adults)

TheDancingCook's Note:

I wanted to start cooking healthier choices to make available for my son's breakfast or snack. Beings he loves cupcakes, I pulled this one off as a "peanut butter cupcake" and it worked like a gem. Upon serving, spread on some butter with jelly or honey. This recipe originated from a 1980's edition of Better Homes and Gardens Kids Snacks cookbook, handed down to me from my aunt, whose kids are now grown.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ¾ cup flour
• ¼ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8; teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3; cup brown sugar , packed
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• toasted wheat germ , for topping
• butter or jelly or honey or peanut butter , for spreading

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together first 6 ingredients, mixing well while making a well in the center of the mixture.
3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar and peanut butter with a mixer on medium speed setting until fluffy.
4. Add egg and beat well.
5. Now add the flour mixture to the beaten mixture; at the same time slowly add the milk and beat until well blended.
6. Grease a muffin pan or line the pan cups with paper baking cups; sprinkle some wheat germ to coat the cups.
7. Spoon batter into the cups, filling it about 3/4 of the way full.
8. Top with additional sprinkled wheat germ and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
9. Remove from pan; serve warm immediately or cover with foil and/or store in an air tight container until serving.
10. *I also topped off these muffins by spreading on some extra peanut butter on the top.
11. *To reheat: place in microwave on High for 8 seconds.

Reviews

[Roguedragon]

I used a some whole wheat pastry flour instead of flour. I used toasted rolled oats instead of the quick oats. I also put a piece of banana in the center before cooking. Very good muffins

[Chef #604874]

I was really excited about this recipe, but it turned out being pretty bland. I added mini chocolate morsels to my second batch and it really improved the muffin. I wouldn't make this again without adding chocolate.

[fedskycooking]

My husband & I love peanut butter & oatmeal & this recipes was the best of both worlds. It was wonderful & will make again & again. Thank you for sharing!