I’m not a fan of baked oatmeal, I’m not sure why… just never a favorite. I am however a huge fan of oatmeal that’s been cooked, used in overnight oats, baked in in cookies or raw in smoothies- count me in! I wanted to make a muffin that was healthy and perfect for on-the-go breakfast for a busy week ahead. I wanted to appeal to everyone – kids included. One daughter loves dried fruit, the other despises it. Hubby is allergic to chocolate. Okay…. so I made two batches. One without chocolate and one with vegan chocolate chips (mini, so they weren’t loaded but still tempting). It worked! Every morning, I saw one or two of these walking out the door in someone’s hands and I was happy. Whole grains – gluten free makes for a happy mom!
It is National Whole Grain Sampling Day today… so this is the perfect recipe to share. This year I’m a Whole Grain Ambassador. I partnered with this council because whole grains have numerous benefits. Did you know?
Brown rice isn’t the only whole grain rice? It also comes in black (which you’ve seen me cook with), red and purple. What a great way to get your kids interested in eating rice.
3 servings a day of whole grains cuts blood pressure, reducing stroke by 5-20% according to a 2010 study by Scotland doctors.
Sprouting grains increases many of the grains key nutrients including B, C, folate and fiber.
Whole grains are not only fabulous for your health, they provide key nutrients you need to keep moving and stay healthy. They also taste incredible! I have hundreds of whole grain recipes on my site for recipe ideas. Here are just a few for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dinner and snacking.
They Whole Grain Council is also generously sharing (as they did with me) a box of whole grain goodies for one of my KTC friends. Please leave a comment below to be entered or on this post in my Instagram feed. US residents only. A winner will be announced tonight at 8 pm EST. The winner must email me their mailing address within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
Lark Johnson from Texas was the winner. She entered via Instagram and has already submitted her information. This giveaway is now over.
Disclosure: I received a selection of whole grain products to sample but was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.
Ingredients:
2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats – gluten free if necessary (Bob’s Redmill)
2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice (I used King Arthur’s)
2 tablespoons of ground flax seed
1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1cup of pumpkin puree
1 egg
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon of vanilla paste or extract
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
Optional:
1/4 cup of the following~ chopped dried fruit, raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips.
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your muffin pan with papers and set aside. In a dry mixture bowl, whisk oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, powder, flax and salt. In your stand mixer with the paddle attached, blend puree, egg, syrup or honey, vanilla and milk. Once blended, add the dry mixture and blend. If adding optional toppings, blend in by hand. Using a melon baller or scoop, add to your muffin pan. Fill 3/4 way to the top. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the muffin feels firm when pushed down on. Let cool and then serve or store in a covered container.
— Knead to Cook
This look beyond yummy!! Cannot wait to make them for a grab and go snack for the hubby and I:) What a fun giveaway too!:)
I use whole grains everyday! My breakfast consists of oatmeal with quinoa and teff. I make the quinoa and teff at the beginning of the week, refrigerate it and toss it in the oatmeal just before its done. My favorite add-ins are bananas, dried cranberries, walnuts and honey.
I love oatmeal! I eat a big bowl every morning for breakfast!
These muffins look great! I, sometimes, substitute rolled wheat for rolled oats.
I am trying to change our diets to include more whole grains. These muffins look delicious…maybe the hubby won’t know they are good for him too.
These muffins sound awesome and super healthy! Great combo!
This sounds fabulous!! I am always looking for tasty whole grain recipes for my family.
Love this site – new fan!
Yum these look great. I love oats, and prefer the non-baked oatmeal variety, too.
Love this! Currently battling a disease that has forced me to drastically change my diet.. I live for gluten free grains and other healthy alternatives! Thank you for offering this giveaway. Fingers crossed.
My, those look good. I often make something a bit like this but with almond meal added and dried (reconstituted) cherries.
YUM!! That sounds perfect too! oxo
They are pretty good, reconstituted dried cranberries are pretty great as well. I don’t like to put dried fruit into baked things (even raisins) without pouring some hot water over them and letting them stand a bit. Otherwise they seem too dry to me.
{Am I being a dunce? Where did you post the winner?}
These look super tasty. Could I sub skim milk for almond milk?
Love anything whole grain and am slowly convincing my family too!
Love whole grains! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and the muffin recipe.
I love oatmeal and this is a great way to have it in a different way! And every season is pumpkin season for me, so that’s just a bonus 🙂
i cook & bake with many whole grains every day & these muffins will be baked first thing in the morning.thanks for a yummy giveaway! happy spring!
Looks delicious…I love oatmeal-to-go recipes! Cheers!
Making these today… Reading your blog and Instagram are my go to every a. m. You have really motivated me!
Thanks Amanda!!! That’s fantastic. Let me know what you think of them!!! oxo
These look yummy!
Thank you, they are really yummy!
I love whole grains, and like trying new ones. Next on my list is teff.
Perfect!!! Can’t wait to see what you make 🙂 oxox
Wondering if you announced a winner. Didn’t find it, so I’m hoping 🙂
I did announce it on Instagram because the winner signed up there. Sorry about that. Lark Johnson for Austin, Texas was the winner. Will be running more giveaways in the near future 🙂
Nice first name, my daughter is named Lark. Congrats to that Lark!
Oh that’s funny!
This is a new and yummy way to try pumpkin and oatmeal together.
And oh so good! Great breakfast on the go!
What happened with this? I never saw you post a winner.
I did announce a winner on Instagram because the winner entered in the manner. I will update it here with her name as well. My apologies.