VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM MUFFINS

Okay so these technically aren't cupcakes but I figured it was fitting with what I have been posting lately. These are my own crazy creations that I made because my boyfriend wanted some. I had no idea where I would find a peanut butter and jam muffin recipe so I figured I'd wing it and it was SUCH a success. These babies were amazing and had everyone wanting more! Not only do they look really neat.

 They are good for you and a perfect snack at any time of day. Great attraction for lunches with friends because they look so neat. If you love peanut butter and jam like me you will loveeee these !!!

VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM MUFFINS

Recipe

makes 12

1 cup unbleached white flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup graham flour

1/2 cup sugar cane

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 cup earth balance regular buttery spread, melted

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 cup almond fresh coconut almond milk

12 tablespoons of jam

Steps

Preheat your oven to 350 F. Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl. Flour to baking soda. Create a well in the middle. Melt your butter and add the butter, peanut butter and milk to the mixture. Stirring while adding contents. Mix together well with a fork to make sure everything is incorporated well. Your mixture should look like this !

Its almost like a cookie dough but it bakes really nice and soft. It also helps hold the jam in the middle when you're filling it. Once your mixture is ready, oil a muffin pan or place 12 liners in muffin slots. Fill eat slot until about 2/3 of the way full. 

Now you're ready to jam!

Using either an icing tool, a butter knife or whatever kitchen tool you have for filling baked goods. I used a butter knife haha. I placed the knife in the middle of the muffin, being careful not to stab it all the way through, and spun it around in a circle a couple times to create a hole. Then I took a big scoop of jam on the knife and placed it back in the middle allowing the jam to drip off the knife into the middle. It worked great and was super easy! I bet it would be ten times easier putting jam into an icing tool but I don't have one. So kudos to you if you do! Haha. 

Once you have filled all your muffins, pop them in the oven for 10-15 minutes and enjoy!!! These are by far the best muffins I've created so far.

Don't they look cool!

BREAKFAST GRANOLA BARS

BREAKFAST GRANOLA BARS

So last night my boyfriend and I had a sweet tooth but weren't sure what to make. I had tons of nuts and peanut butter so i figured I'd make some granola bars. He had a weird request though, Cheerios! My boyfriend LOVES cheerios. So I figured I'd be able to make something good! This was definitely a "whatever you got in your pantry" kind of dessert but its great for taking to work and munching in the morning as well! Try experimenting by putting your favorite cereal in it or maybe some agave syrup instead of jam. Its basic, easy and good for you:)

Recipe

1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup graham flour
1/2 cup cheerios
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons jam
1 tablespoon almond fresh coconut milk
2 tablespoons earth balance butter, melted
1 cup peanut butter, smooth

Steps

Preheat your oven to 325 F

Combine all ingredients (quick oats-sugar) in a large bowl. Stir together well. Once mixed, add your jam, almond milk, earth balance and peanut butter. Your mixture should begin to form into a big ball. If its too dry you can add more milk or agave syrup. The more sticky stuff you put in it the better they will stay together! Stir it together very well, pushing it down while you're doing this to help make the mixture stick together well.
Rub some earth balance on a baking dish so your granola bars don't stick. Pour your entire mixture into your dish and begin to press it down with a spatula. Continue to press your granola bars for 10 minutes.
 Make sure theres lots in all the corners and edges. The longer you press them the better your granola bars will stick together so keep going as long as you can! Once your granola bars are packed enough sprinkle something on top to finish it. I used coconut shreds. 
Give them one more push to make sure all the coconut will stay on your bars and put it in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before you eat. If its still steaming let it sit longer. If you cut it to soon your bars will fall apart! If you want them  to stay together really well don't cut them that night. Leave them in the dish and refrigerate overnight. Theres no way they will fall apart after that. Enjoy:)