Baking

Crunchy Nugget Cereal Muffin Mix

Make a crunchy cereal muffin mix recipe with a homemade muffin base, vanilla and allspice. Yields 24 regular muffins that keep well and freeze nicely.

Crunchy Nugget Cereal Muffin Mix

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A muffin mix recipe that turns a homemade muffin base into 24 regular muffins with crunchy cereal and a hint of allspice. Mix the batter, bake, and cool on a rack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings24 muffins
Calories253

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups A-B-C Muffin Mix base
  • 2 1/2 cups Grape-Nuts cereal
  • 1 teaspoon allspice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • muffin pan

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and line or grease the muffin tins.
  2. Whisk the eggs, vanilla, oil, and water together in a large bowl.
  3. Add the muffin base, cereal, and allspice and stir just until blended, keeping the batter a little lumpy.
  4. Spoon the batter into the cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Let cool briefly in the pan, then finish on a wire rack.

Notes

Uses the A-B-C Muffin Base Mix. Storage: cool fully; airtight at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerated 3 to 4 days; well wrapped and frozen 2 to 3 months; reheat frozen on high about 30 seconds each.

Nutrition

Serving: 52g | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 24 muffins; oil counted as vegetable oil, A-B-C Muffin Mix base counted as baking mix (as complete pancake/baking mix), Grape-Nuts cereal counted as mixed nuts. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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