Contributed By: grandmomnut
grandmomnut
Easy snack: Nutritious AND appealing to children!
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Sodium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Snack
Ingredients
1 c Quick or rolled oats
1/4 c Toasted wheat germ or flax seed
1/4 c Whole wheat flour
1/2 c Enriched flour
1 tsp. Baking powder
1/3 c. Sugar
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 6 oz. Container yogurt (any flavor)
1 Egg, beaten
1/3 c. Orange juice
1/3 c. Dried cranberries or raisins
1/4 c. Finely chopped almonds
Preparation
Mix all dry ingredients together by spoon in large mixing bowl . In small bowl mix yogurt, egg, and orange juice. Add wet mixture to dry, stirring with spoon until just moistened. Spoon into muffin tins lined with paper or greased well.
Press raisins or dried cranberries barely into surface creating smiley faces. Sprinkle lightly with almonds. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove muffins promptly from pan when done. Cool slightly. Makes approximately 12 muffins.
Cook's Notes
The batter can be mixed ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours and baked as needed.Easy for children because no electric mixer is required and they enjoy making smiley faces!Recipe can be easily doubled for large group.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 305
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Total Fat: 7 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
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Carbohydrates: 52 g
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Protein: 11 g
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Vitamin A: 23 RE
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Vitamin C: 7 mg
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Calcium: 135 mg
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Sodium: 99 mg
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Iron: 3 mg
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Fiber: 5 g