What are the grains in these Great Grains Muffins?
There is a nice blend of grains (nothing unusual) in these muffins. Whole wheat flour, cornmeal and oats are combined with all purpose flour to create more interest and texture. Pure maple syrup and dried fruit add sweetness to these muffins, with a small amount of sugar added in too. You have a choice on which dried fruit you’d like to add to these Great Grains Muffins. I suggest you use what you might already have on hand. Dried cranberries, dried apricots, and/or raisins would be my suggestions. A combination of two or three dried fruits would be nice.
This muffin recipe was originally published in Dorie Greenspan’s cookbook, Baking From My Home to Yours. I bought this cookbook a number of years ago, and I still use it today. Many treasures are in this book. Dorie Greenspan is a master baker, so her recipes are to be trusted!
My idea of the perfect breakfast on a busy weekday morning is to walk out the door with one of these muffins and a hard boiled egg. That should fill you up and keep your stomach at bay for at least a couple of hours! If you’re looking for more healthy breakfast recipes, you might also enjoy my Vegetable Frittata or this Sweet Potato Hash with Perfect Fried Eggs. Whole Grain Strawberry Breakfast Bars, Greek Yogurt Pancakes, and Quinoa Granola or popular breakfast options too.
