Sunday, January 23, 2011

Bluberry Oat Muffins

delicious weekend breakfast!

2/3 c. milk
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 T. veg. oil
1 egg
2 c. bisquick
1/2 c. quick oats
1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries

1. oven to 400. Grease bottoms only of 12 muffin cups, or line with paper cups.
2. Mix milk, brown sugar, oil, and egg in large bown. Stir in bisquick and oats until just moistened. Divid batter evenly among baking cups.
3. Bake 18-20 min until cooked through and golden brown.
Remove immediately from pan to cool.

Cupcakes-Weight Watchers Style

These are delicious, you forget they are a healthier option hehe!

cooking spray, or paper cups
1 pkg. devil's food or white cake mix
1 1/4 c. water
1 1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
3/4 c. egg substitute (fat free okay)
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 T. Orange Juice
3/4 c. skim milk
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding (can be sugar free)

1. oven to 350. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper cups
2. Prepare cake mix, using applesauce and egg sub. instead of oil and whole eggs. Pour batter into muffin cups.
3. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese with elec. mixer on low until smooth. Gradually add OJ while continuing to beat.
4. Beat togeter milk and pudding in a separate bowl for 2 min. Add food coloring if desired. Fold cream cheese mixture into the pudding mix.
5. After cupcakes have cooled, spread frosting on each one. decorate as desired. Store any left over cupcakes in the refrigerator.

shake 'em up chicken nuggets

a kid-friendly fave...

1 3/4 c. herb seasoned stuffing mix (for some reason, we always use pork...?)
1/4 c. grated parm. cheese
3T. butter
1/4 c. buttermilk (I just use milk)
1/4 t. black pepper
2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts

1. oven to 450. Crush stuffing in food processor or zip-lock like bag. Add parm. cheese and shake. Melt butter. Combine butter, milk, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Cut chicken into 16-20 chunks. Dip chicken into milk mixture, several at a time. Place them into the bag with stuffing and cheese and shake until well coated. Place coated nuggets on ungreased baking sheet.
3. Bake 6 min and then turn over and bake another 6 min., until cooked through and golden brown.

yummy yumm!