Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar or 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 medium apples or 1 medium pear
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups cereal ( e.g . bran or corn flakes , Fruit & Fibre , Honey Bunches of Oats , Rice Krispies , muesli or granola )
Your Favourite Cereal Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day off on the right foot. Packed with whole grains, fruit, and fiber, these muffins are a healthy and easy breakfast option that can be made in advance and enjoyed on-the-go. Customize your muffins with your favorite cereal or dried fruit to make them your own. Plus, they are the perfect way to use up leftover cereal that might otherwise go to waste.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with cooking spray.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3.Add in the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter or oil, stirring until well combined.
4.Fold in the diced apple or pear, raisins or dried cranberries, and cereal of your choice.
5.Use a scoop or spoon to divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6.Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.

PROS

These muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day, packed with fiber from the whole grains and fruit.

They can be easily customized with your favorite cereal or dried fruit.

Plus, they can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer for a quick breakfast on-the-go.

CONS

These muffins can be high in sugar depending on the type of cereal and dried fruit used.

To lower the sugar content, choose a cereal that is low in added sugars and skip the dried fruit or use fresh fruit instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These muffins are a great source of fiber and vitamins, thanks to the whole grains and fruit.
They can help you feel full and satisfied throughout the morning, and may even reduce your risk of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

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