Dandelion Flower Muffins

I've pinned so many recipes, for Dandelions. Last year I made Dandelion Salve, it smells a bit funny according to the boys, but works on Travis' muscles and Isaak's dry skin. I also made Dandelion Flower Muffins, but I couldn't find my recipe on here at all. I must of only posted it on facebook, and not on here. They are really good, and easy too!

It's so wonderful to have 1 free ingredient from what most people consider a weed. I'm all about cheap or free right now; being in the middle of a pandemic.

I gave Mica the responsibility to make them. He said, "Eww gross!" when he made them. When it was time to eat them, he wanted two, and asked for a third. I said, "Two is enough." Isaak asked for two as well.

I tried almond milk last year, it worked just as well as cows milk did this year. I used 1 cup all purpose flour, and 1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour - Costco's mix. What I'm trying to say is that this recipe can be altered to your needs.

Dandelion Flower Muffins by AlissaSpiehs-Apel on Scribd

Have you ever made anything with dandelions? Every part of them can be consumed. I love Dandelion Root Tea!

Buttermilk Cornbread #Muffins

I love trying new things for breakfast. 

On the weekends I usually go crazy by making big breakfasts, so food will last throughout the week. I'm programmed to wake up early, so it works out.

I saw in my cookbook recipes for Cheddar Spoon Bread and Biscuits Supreme. I said, "Why not add the two together?" Travis liked that idea. We made full recipes of each to mix together. That was a ton of muffins. I cut back on this recipe. Each recipe was cut in 1/2. I added other things that were so good in them: Bacon and Green Onions! 

Dry Ingredients:

1 1/2 Cups of All Purpose Flour

1/4 Cup Cornmeal

2 3/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder

3/4 Teaspoon Salt

3/4 Tablespoon Sugar

1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar

Wet Ingredients:

1 Cup Butter

1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk

2 Eggs 

3/4 Teaspoon Salt

Extra Good Ingredients:

1 Package of Cooked Bacon

1 Bunch of Green Onions

1 Cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese

Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins by AlissaSpiehs-Apel on Scribd

Directions:

1. Cook the bacon. Crumble when cool. Set aside. Shred the cheese and set aside. Cut the green onions and set aside. 

2. Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl. 

3. Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl. You will have to heat up the butter. 

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Whisk well. Stir in the extra good ingredients. 

5. Spray 12 muffin cups with baking spray. Pour the mixture in them. 

6. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes, or until brown on top. 

Tip on Buttermilk: You don't have to buy it! Put 1 1/2 Tablespoons vinegar (any kind will do) into a 2 cup measuring cup, fill to 1 1/2 cups with 2% milk. Let set for 5 or more minutes.

Are you a breakfast eater? Do you like big breakfasts, or are you more of a light eater at this time of day? 

#NovaNutsPoppySeeds Taste Great in Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Nova Nuts Poppy Seeds tasted great in our Lemon Blueberry Muffins this morning. 

About Nova Nuts Poppy Seeds:

• They are imported from Spain.

• They are unwashed. That's both good and bad. Good because they are more fresh, full of flavor, and more crunchy compared to other seeds. Bad because you have to wash them before using them. 

• You can get them on Amazon: http://bit.ly/Poppy-Seeds in 2 different sizes - 1 lb and 4 lb bags

Nova Nuts Poppy Seeds are Packed With Nutrients:

• Just 3 Tablespoons of Nova Nuts Poppy Seeds provide about 1/2 your daily mineral needs! 

• Calcium (65%)

• Iron (34%)

• Magnesium (45%)

• Manganese (49%)

• Phosphorus (55%) 

• Zinc (34%)

• Rich in Fiber

Lemon Blueberry Muffins - Recipe:

Blueberry Lemon Muffins by AlissaSpiehs-Apel on Scribd

You Can Switch a Few Things Out if Needed: 

• Coconut Oil instead of Butter

• Sour Cream or Low Fat Plain Yogurt instead of Greek Yogurt

• Brown or White Sugar instead of Coconut Sugar

• Bread Flour or Costco's Gluten Free All Purpose Flour instead of All Purpose Flour

• Chia Seeds instead of Poppy Seeds - The review was for Poppy Seeds, so of course I used Poppy Seeds instead of Chia Seeds. 

What's your favorite kind of muffin?

Disclaimer: We got this product in exchange for our opinion on them. The company in no way told me what to write, or influenced me in any way.

Prime Kitchen Review

I love the idea of not ever having to buy paper liners for cupcakes or muffins again. Prime Kitchen sent me special silicone baking cups to review. 

At my work we make treats for our birthday, so I decided to make Raspberry Pink Lemonade Cupcakes. 

Just a warning: They are not healthy. I didn't really make them for me. I made them for my work. I did sneak to have one, and yes they are tasty! 

Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/8 cup corn starch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar (I used coconut sugar)
• 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup + 3 Tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Syrup:

• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon sugar 

Frosting:

• 1 heaping cup fresh raspberries
• 3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
• 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• raspberries for toppings

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
• Add to a mixing bowl all the dried ingredients to the cupcake recipe. Stir, and set aside. 
• Add to a mixing bowl all the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix.
• Divide batter among 12 muffin cups. What's nice about Prime Kitchen liners is that you don't need to spray them with cooking spray. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center of cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. 
• Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Prepare syrup: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Brush mixture over warm cupcakes in 2 coats.
• For the frosting: Heat mixture in a saucepan set over medium-low heat until reduced by half (to 3 - 3 1/2 Tbsp). Mash the berries. Cool completely (speed chill in freezer).
• In the bowl use hand held mixer to whip butter until very pale and fluffy. Mix in 1 cup powdered sugar then mix in reduced raspberry puree and vanilla. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy (if an even stronger raspberry flavor is desired you can add in 1/4 tsp raspberry extract, or to taste).
• Add one raspberry to top of each cupcake then pipe frosting over raspberry and top with another raspberry.
• Store in an airtight container.

Lemony Goodness!

With our Prime Kitchen Baking Cups you don't ever have to buy paper cups again. Paper cups just get thrown out, which is bad on the environment, and bad on the pocket book. I'm not saying silicone cups are perfect on the environment. It takes a process to make those. They can be used and used some more for years!

They are also easier to clean than metal cupcake pans. Cupcakes and muffins pop right out of them without using any sprays.

In addition, our Premium Luxury Designed Box can be used as a Dessert Container for taking it with you at School, Work or be used as a Gift!

Why not be creative? These cups can be used for more than baking...

• Ice cream cakes
• Cheesecakes
• Gelatin
• Chocolate lined desserts
• Trail mix
• and more

Special Silicone Baking Properties Result In Even-Baking Every Time

• 12 standard size, reusable cups in handy storage container
• Cups are 2 5/8 inch diameter x 1 1/4 inch tall
• They hold up to 2 1/4 fluid ounces
• Heat resistant up to 446°F/ 230°C

 

Microwave, Freezer and Dishwasher safe

• High quality
• BPA free 
• FDA approved
• Easy clean up and storage. For optimum cleaning hand wash or turn inside out and place on top dish washer rack.
• Stack and store your baking cups with the included convenient container.
• They stand behind our products with a no-hassle, money-back Lifetime Guarantee!

Price:

I did feel like they were on the expensive side. They are $49.99. I do understand that they are reusable. It's just that I've seen similar reusable cups for much cheaper. The box is cute that they came in, they seemed sturdy, and come in fun colors for boys and girls.

What would you love to try in Prime Kitchen | Best Standard Size Silicon Baking Cups Liners?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free, or at a discounted rate from Prime Kitchen using Tomoson. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

24 Set Silicone Baking Muffin Liners | Cupcake Liner Cups Review

My boys love muffins, and cupcakes. I don't make them all the time. We do have muffins once every few weeks. 
 
We have so many June Berries that we pick from our tree, which work great in muffins. They replace any recipe that has blueberries in them.

I got a set of 24 Silicone Baking Muffins Liners | Cupcakes Liner Cups for review. I don't think I'll ever have to buy paper liners ever again! :) 

The Silicone Baking Muffins/Cupcakes Liner Cups are reusable, which makes them environmentally friendly. They are BPA free, which is a relief. 
 
They are nonstick. The silicone is flexible, which allows easy release. 
 
There was 24 Silicone Baking Muffins/Cupcakes Liner Cups - I counted. There are 6 different colors: Yellow, Orange, Magenta, Dark Blue, Light Blue, and Green. I do wish they had an option to get a set of darker colors as well.

With all the colors it's a new way to enjoy your blueberry, banana, pumpkin, vanilla and chocolate chip muffins. Also great solution for holding candies, nuts and other party snacks. 

The company sent me a PDF recipe book with the order. The cost for these is $39.99, but on sale for $11.99!

I love that these cups fit inside a regular sized muffin pan. 
I've have a small 4 set of Set Silicone Baking Muffins/Cupcakes Liner Cups I got before that do not fit inside my pan. I make a mess using them. 
With this 24 set I didn't have any mess factor at all!

  
This weekend I decided to make Apple Oat Muffins. The silicone heats up quickly, and bakes evenly.

Apple Oat Muffins
 
Clean up is easy. They are dishwasher safe. 
 
They have a 100% Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee. I'm satisfied, so I won't be returning them. 

  
What kind of muffins, or cupcakes would you make if you had these cupcake liners?

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  

Organic Whole Cloves Review

I'm really happy to share with you - Jiva Organics Whole Cloves. 
Jiva Organics Whole Cloves are sold on Amazon for $14.95. They have other delicious products on there as well.
 

The word "Jiva" means life.

Jiva Organics is a small family business driven by care and respect for life. They respect both people and our environment.

Their products are completely natural, certified organic and grown with the underlying philosophy that promotes sustainability of mother Earth for the present and future generations. Their spices offer a tremendous value over mainstream alternatives. This product is a USDA certified organic whole cloves that is of extremely high quality.

The organic farms they work with are untouched by modern toxins. They are farms that produce pure and natural spices and grains of the highest quality, that result in delicious, healthy meals.

Jiva Organics - It's a simple choice that makes a big difference. 

I've used Jiva Organics Whole Cloves for 3 things so far: In loose leaf tea, in homemade cough syrup that I use when I'm stuffed up with allergies, and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. The cloves worked well in all 3 things.

I'm going to share with you the recipe for: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins.

Feel Free to Download the Recipe Below

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

If possible I try and ground my spices right before I use them.

The boys loved their muffins, cabbage, and apple as a snack. 

What kind of muffins do you like?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Aussie Bites

We tried Aussie Bites at Costco. They were in between muffins and cookies.

I decided to look online to see if I could find a recipe for them. I found one here. I made them last night. The boys and I liked them. Daddy said, "You're turning into some granola girl." He said they were ok though.

Set you oven to 350 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients together. Mix the wet ingredients together. Mix everything together. Spray little muffin cups and put them in them. The recipe I found said to cook them for 12 minutes. I found that they needed to be cooked for 20 minutes.  I also replaced in the original recipe some butter with coconut oil.

I had three on my plate for a late breakfast. I was actually pretty satisfied with two. They are pretty filling, even though they are small.

They made 37!