I find myself scrambling to find something to grab for breakfast just about every morning. No matter how early I seem to wake up, I’m always under the assumption that I’m going to run late and miss the train.
In other words, yes - I’m that crazy broad running for the train will spilled coffee in one hand and her heels in the other.
But, since Starbucks probably isn’t going to reduce the price of their Apple Bran Muffins any time soon, I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands.
ingredients:
- 3/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large banana, mashed
directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line or grease a muffin pan. In a large bowl, combine the flax, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, and milk. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and combine well. Then add the mashed banana just until combined.
Fill muffin cups with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes. Yields 6-7 muffins.
These definitely aren’t your frostingless-cupcake sort of muffin; there’s a pretty strong flax flavor going on (i.e. they taste “healthy”). I’m personally into that sort of thing, so I love these!
Like with scones, I can’t deny my love for Starbucks baked goods entirely. These are a darn good replacement, though, and I’m pretty sure my wallet will be thanking me at the end of the week.
What’s your favorite grab-and-go breakfast?
And am I the only one who is a crazy person in the morning?!
These look delicious! I like healthy-tasting muffins too, otherwise I just feel like I’m in a sugar coma after having baked goods for breakfast.
Have a great day Gracie!
Those look delicious - I’m into those “healthy tasting” muffins too.
Like you, I’ve been running late like it’s my job lately. It’s not my job though - I’ve been late to my job once this week! Yikes!!
They look great!
I’m a crazy morning person too - I always think I’ve got loads of time, then suddenly feel rushed - yet I’m ALWAYS at least 20mins early to everything!
These look so good!
Sara says
mmm, this moffins look good.
I always have plenty of time to eat my oatmeal while reading blogs but I’m always rushing around to get ready to leave.
I decided to keep waking up at the same time I woke up when I commuted so I can have that extra time to read blogs, make coffee, etc…but it still feels crazy and rushed on some days! Chobani is a great grab-and-go (and dang now I’m craving it!)
Alicia at AliGirl Cooks says
I usually go with toast or an English muffin but the past few weeks I’ve been experimenting with breakfast bars and granola bars. They are perfect to grab and go!
I will have to try these, I love when I can add flax! I made these banana peanut butter muffins last week and they are the bomb.com- ate one every day for a week! Plus, pb + banana = amazing.
http://stylishstealthyandhealthy.blogspot.com/2011/03/these-muffins-better-be-amazing-peanut.html
I’m not a crazy person in the AM, but only because I AM a crazy person- waking up at 5:30 when I don’t have class till 9:30. I like time to go to the gym AND have a leisurely morning, although somehow I always end up rushing around packing my bag and getting dressed in the last 15 minutes!
I’m usually a cereal kind of girl cause it’s quick and tasty, but if I’m in a really big rush I’ll grab a granola bar to hold me over!
Mmm I love muffins for snacks rather than breakfast! I’m an oatmeal girl all the way, but to-go I’d totally eat one of these.
Hope you have a wonderful day with no train troubles
YUM! I’m not really a muffin-for-breakfast person gal because they don’t keep me full for very long (I’m an eating machine?) I always set aside enough time to eat a big bowl of oats w/tons of toppings or a bowl of cereal with banana slices
I’m very zen in the AM because I’m a super duper planner..haha. My grab and go would be a granola bar and fruit most likely.
Caree @ Fit-Mama says
oh I am definitely a mad woman in the morning, no matter what time I get up, I am always running out the door forgetting something!
yum, i love muffins, and these would be perfect to run out the door with me!
Those look like perfect little muffins! I am SO down with flax! I definitely am into “healthy tasting” muffins:-)
In the morning I am SUCH a crazy person! My go-to’s are always cookie dough bowls, smoothies, or larabars. Slash I have TONS of ripe bananas in my house, I should use them up!
I actually wake up a lot earlier in the mornings than I have to just so that I don’t have to rush to get to class. I like to have enough time to sit down to breakfast and mentally prepare myself for classes haha.
These muffins look so perfect! I like it when they taste healthy too!
I love to just grab a bar and coffee for breakfast on-the-go.
I am NOT a morning person! My favorite thing in the morning is an everything bagel
I’m tots a bagel girl 
awesome! i love that you recreating a favorite of yours and it looks deLICIOUS and healthy and perfect for those on the go kinda mornings!
Anything with flax in the title is sure to grab my attention- I believe flax contains magical powers. These look delicious! I would definitely top these with peanut butter! : )
I love Starbuck’s apple bran muffins! I’ll have to try this recipe.
becky @ my life be like says
i love eating breakfast! it’s what gets me out of bed most mornings. well, breakfast coupled with coffee so i can get my eyes to peel open.
i am totally with you on the prices of Sbux baked goods. they are tasty but i am way to much of a penny-pinch these days to buy them. i got their apple-bran muffin last week and it was more expensive than my drink!
my favorite grab and go breakfast is to throw organic/non-fat plain yogurt, chopped fruit, granola, walnuts, touch of light agave nectar, ground flax seed and 1 scoop of protein powder together in a tupperware container. i can take it with me and pack a freezer cube with it to keep it cold. it’s a power breakfast but i love it. i know it will get me through the morning…along with my coffee, that is. Love you gracie! btw i love the taste of ground flax seed too.
Faye says
I just made these muffins… they were AMAZING! Thanks!
Shannon says
I can’t eat muffins for breakfast. It seems that no matter how healthy they are I always feel shakey and crummy after eating them. If I’m in a rush I’ll usually grab a granola bar or put some oatmeal in a mug.
Muffins are the perfect grab and go. I made some using your recipe but using hemp milk and blueberries (in addition to banana) and they turned out great! Keep posting the great recipes
Rosie says
These are so good! I gave them to a few people as Mother’s Day gifts, and they were a huge hit
Hey Gracie,
If I don’t have flax for these muffins, will they still be ok? Thanks! -Carrie
Hey Carrie!
Considering the recipe calls for 3/4 cup ground flax, I wouldn’t omit it completely. You could try replacing it with extra flour…? I’m not sure how that would work, though! If you try it let me know how it turns out!