Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Happy Mother's Day Muffins!



Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod




Ingredients:
12 large or 18 mini Authentic Gourmet Croissants (from QVC)
1 1/2 cup coconut milk (or almond or regular milk)
1 cup International Delight Cinnabon creamer
6 large eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1  Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 Tsp. ground cinnamon

Waiting for the topping...

Streusel Topping:

1/4 cup cold butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup (minus 1 Tbsp.) brown sugar
1 Tbsp, maple sugar
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Streusel Topping for Muffins

Ready for the oven!


This recipe ended up being my Mother's Day gift to me!!!  I made them the night before, which I highly recommend, and baked them the next morning.  They baked just like a strata, raising a good 1/2" higher than the muffin pan and then settling back down after 5 minutes of cooling.  They were incredibly moist, flavorful and just plain yummy!!  There are so many ways to serve them.  A little powdered sugar on top is a simple addition.  Even though you certainly can serve them with butter and maple syrup, I found they only needed a drizzle of maple syrup for the perfect French Toast flavor as the croissants were bursting with butter!  And even a simple glaze, vanilla, maple or cinnamon, would be wonderful and definitely elevate them to a supreme richness. I really liked the simplicity of the maple syrup - not to mention the ease of cooking. It's a great way to satisfy a French toast craving without having to stand over a hot griddle.  These are going to be a staple for all sorts of occasions - including when I just want to feel pampered!
(and an added bonus is they reheat beautifully in the microwave too....if you are lucky to have any leftovers!)



With a bit of maple syrup......... YUMMMMMM!!!

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6 comments:

  1. I am thinking now "Be careful what you wish for"
    LOL
    I have a question, OK two questions
    I see the chances you made from the Pea in Pod place.
    Yours sounds unbelievable.
    But did you just tear or cut up the croissants {yes, I had to go copy/paste from your post} like she did the french bread.
    And second question, what the heck is maple sugar, and where do you find it in the stores.
    Looks soooooooooooooo yummy!
    **U**
    Nance

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    1. Thanks Nance. I took a bit of a risk but it turned out well, I think!! I cut up the croissants cuz I wanted little pieces and thought that would be easier, but you could certainly tear them too!!

      Maple sugar is something I found at King Arthur Flour - I love their things. Maple sugar is made from 100% maple sugar and has a slight taste of maple. It has the texture of granulated sugar. It would be yummy on toast or oatmeal or just about anything!!

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  2. My yogurt I'm sitting here eating suddenly became totally yucky! LOL

    Those look amazing and I love a croissant...so I'm thinking I need to make some of them...but my diet is saying..are you NUTS??!!

    xoxo

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    1. LOL Lisa. I have no intention of sabotaging your diet!!! These are good and trust me, I allow myself to only have one a day at the most. They freeze well too so that has been my saving grace!

      Diets are truly NO fun. Need me to post some fun low calorie goodies??!!??

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  3. Low cal yes, but for me, I am a low to no carb kind of eater.
    Well, I want/need to be.
    Those are so hard because of the things that are used in baking, have carbs.
    The flours, cake mixes, ect.
    But I wouldn't mind some sweet and or savory low carbs once in a while.
    **U**
    Nance

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    1. Well I will just have to see what I can come up with!! Reducing carbs is hard...... but will try to dream up something yummy!!

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