{"id":7752,"date":"2013-09-22T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2013-09-22T15:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=7752"},"modified":"2013-09-22T04:02:10","modified_gmt":"2013-09-22T09:02:10","slug":"welcome-back-school-days-with-dressed-up-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2013\/09\/22\/welcome-back-school-days-with-dressed-up-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Back School Days with Dressed-Up Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MarthaNashville, TN<\/strong> – Adding special touches to baking mixes has always been a favorite with bakers, and muffin mixes are no exception.<\/p>\n

From simple additions to complete transformations, Martha White\u00ae Muffin Mixes provide the premeasured dry ingredients that give you a head start in creating back-to-school moments in minutes.<\/p>\n

\"Banana<\/a>

Banana Nut Oatmeal Muffins, Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins and Quick and Easy PB & J Muffins.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe simplest variations are the ones that require no change in the basic muffin directions, like adding chocolate chips, nuts or dried fruits,\u201d said Martha White Baking Expert Linda Carman. \u201cTopping with chopped nuts, streusel or a powdered sugar glaze is fun and easy, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wake Up and Smell the Muffins<\/strong><\/p>\n

If getting started in the morning is sometimes difficult, ease your family into the back-to-school routine with warm, comforting muffins for breakfast. Banana Nut Oatmeal Muffins are full of wholesome goodness by simply adding your family\u2019s favorite dried fruit, seeds, nuts or oats to the basic banana nut muffin batter.<\/p>\n

Take a Muffin Break<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time for a break when school is back in session. Invite a friend or neighbor over for coffee and a visit. For a treat, bake up a batch of Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins. An easy-to-make cream cheese mixture spooned on top of the muffin batter creates delectably moist muffins crowned with cheesecake.<\/p>\n

Muffin Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fun muffin recipes like Quick and Easy PB & J Muffins make an easy after-school snack or school party treat. Just add peanut butter chips to a fruit flavored Martha White Muffin Mix, fill with a little jam and bake. Spread with peanut butter for a tasty topping and even the kids will enjoy helping you make this easy recipe.<\/p>\n

For more Martha White recipes to save you time and money, visit www.marthawhite.com\/recipes.<\/a>
\nJoin the Martha White community at www.Facebook.com\/MarthaWhiteBaking.<\/a><\/p>\n

Quick and Easy PB & J Muffins<\/h3>\n

\"Quick<\/a><\/p>\n

Muffins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crisco\u00ae Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
\n2 (7 oz.) packages Martha White\u00ae Strawberry Flavored Muffin Mix
\n1 cup milk
\n1\/2 cup peanut butter chips
\n2 tablespoons Smucker\u2019s\u00ae Strawberry Jelly
\nJif\u00ae Creamy Peanut Butter<\/p>\n

1. HEAT<\/strong> oven to 425\u00b0F. Lightly spray 12 medium muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray or line with paper baking cups.<\/p>\n

2. STIR<\/strong> together muffin mix and milk in medium bowl just until moistened. Fold in peanut butter chips. Fill muffin cups about 1\/2 full. Spoon 1\/2 teaspoon jelly into center of batter. Top with remaining batter.<\/p>\n

3. BAKE<\/strong> 14 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 to 3 minutes in pan. Remove from pan. Spread top of muffins with peanut butter.<\/p>\n

Makes 12 muffins<\/p>\n

Banana Nut Oatmeal Muffins<\/h3>\n

\"Banana<\/a><\/p>\n

Muffins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crisco\u00ae Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
\n1 (7.6 oz.) package Martha White\u00ae Banana Nut Flavored Muffin Mix
\n1\/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
\n1\/4 cup old-fashioned or quick rolled oats
\n1\/4 cup raisins or dried sweetened cranberries
\n2 tablespoons sunflower kernels, optional
\n2\/3 cup milk
\nOats for topping<\/p>\n

1. HEAT<\/strong> oven to 425\u00b0F. Spray 6 medium muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray or line with paper baking cups.<\/p>\n

2. STIR<\/strong> together muffin mix, cinnamon, oats, raisins and sunflower kernels, if desired, in medium mixing bowl. Stir in milk just until blended. Fill muffin cups 3\/4 full. Sprinkle batter lightly with oats.<\/p>\n

3. BAKE<\/strong> 14 to 17 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 2 to 3 minutes in pan.<\/p>\n

Makes 6 muffins<\/p>\n

Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins<\/h3>\n

\"Blueberry<\/a><\/p>\n

Muffins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crisco\u00ae Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
\n6 ounces cream cheese, softened
\n3 tablespoons sugar
\n1\/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, optional
\n1 large egg
\n2 (7 oz.) packages Martha White\u00ae Blueberry Cheesecake Flavored Muffin Mix
\n1 cup milk
\nGrated orange peel for garnish, optional<\/p>\n

1. HEAT<\/strong> oven to 375\u00b0F. Spray twelve 1 1\/2-inch deep muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray or line with paper baking cups. Combine cream cheese, sugar and orange peel, if desired, in medium bowl. Beat until smooth. Add egg. Beat well.<\/p>\n

2. COMBINE<\/strong> muffin mix and milk in medium bowl. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fill prepared cups 2\/3 full. Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture into center of each cup of muffin batter. Press back of spoon gently down into batter while scraping off cream cheese mixture.<\/p>\n

3. BAKE<\/strong> 22 to 25 minutes or until cream cheese is set. Remove from pan. Cool on wire rack. Garnish with orange peel, if desired.<\/p>\n

Makes 12 muffins<\/p>\n

\n

Smucker\u2019s, JIF and Crisco are trademarks of The J.M. Smucker Company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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