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Maple combines with a subtle touch of cinnamon and nuts to give these muffins the flavor of a hearty pancake breakfast. But you don't have to sit down to enjoy them. Our 2-year-old comes back for seconds, and even my husband, who's not a muffin eater, likes these. —Elizabeth Talbot, Lexington, Kentucky
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Nutritional Facts 1 muffin equals 212 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 211 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Morning Maple Muffins in Taste of Home October/November 1999, p29
Big Batch Baked GoodsWe enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
We enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
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Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2013 by MichaelinCt
I tried using maple extract instead of vanilla extract - brought out the maple favor in the muffin nicely. Also doubled the amount of crumble for the top and used maple syrup in that also.
I tried using maple extract instead of vanilla extract - brought out the maple favor in the muffin nicely. Also doubled the amount of crumble for the top and used maple syrup in that also - excellent!
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2012 by shyD
Nice texture. Tastes a bit more cakey than a real muffin and the maple flavour is hard to discern. Topping didn't appeal to us.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2012 by vgniaz
Delicious!
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by swinny
Delicious!!!!
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by vbrooks
Best Muffin Recipe I have ever made...it is sent from heaven...and very easy. They come out looking just like promised.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2012 by jesskate
This recipe is my daughters' favorite muffins, I have used this recipe for years and its always a request when my daughters are home from collage.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2012 by slbmbp
This recipe is Awesome, I didn't have cupcake liners so put it in 8x8 pan and baked 375 until it was done. It really does taste like pancakes. I will definitely make this again. Don't be afraid to try this recipe. The ingredients are basically staples in most kitchens.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2012 by aprimarie1224
Have made this many times. It is tacked on the side of my fridge for easy access. I add it to baskets we take to visitors at our church.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by coffeeandcream
loved these and so did my coffee girls. i used yogury instead of sour cream to save a few calories. i will make these many times.
made this for coffee yesterday, and they loved them. i did not add the cinnamon and used some strusel i had mixed up all ready for the topping. it had some oatmeal in the topping. i will be making these for years. a great way to eat a pancake on the go.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2012 by michelle_lozier
These muffins are a favorite in my family! My 9-year-old requests them for Saturday morning breakfast!
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by Fingland35
Very moist. Tasted more like brown sugar rather than maple syrup. No one knew they were maple until I told them. They are very good though! I love the idea of serving them with maple syrup.
Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by MuffinMazing
These were fabulous! Oh my goodness they tasted just like a pancake! I couldn't get my topping to form crumbs so I added a little maple syrup to them and that did the trick!
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2010 by sheinemann
What a delicious muffin!! These were fast and easy to make and my whole family loved them (that doesn't happen very often). This will definately become a regular at our sunday morning breakfast table!
Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2010 by glitterchatter
A couple years ago, I was on a quest to find the perfect muffin recipe, and Morning Maples made my top ten most delicious, most requested list. Even better the day after they're baked.
Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2010 by xicota
My family and I thought these were so good! I like the golden color, and the maple flavor was just right. I didn't have quite enough pure maple syrup, so I used a small amount of pancake syrup and maple extract to make up the difference. I had made this recipe several years ago, when it first appeared in TOH; as happens too often, the recipe was lost among my stack of magazines. I'm sorry I didn't make them again sooner! I like the fact that this makes 16 muffins---some for home, and some to take to work. Thanks!
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by hwdog
good, not great. These muffins are the classic brown sugar tasting muffins. They are not nearly as good as the graham struesel coffee cake.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2010 by grensrud
These were very good, the next time I make them however I may try to lighten them up some, or at least make healtheir by using whole wheat flour and maybe egg whites or egg beaters in place of the egg. 212 calories per muffin isn't a lot, but just want to boost the health benefits!
Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2009 by Kensmoma
Morning Maple MuffinsScrumptious!! These muffins just keep you coming back for more and more! Definitely one of our favorites.-Kelly
Morning Maple Muffins
Scrumptious!! These muffins just keep you coming back for more and more! Definitely one of our favorites.
-Kelly
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by Laura2009
I have made these several times and they really do taste like a pnacake breakfast. Perfect for traveling or at the beach when sitting down to a stack of pancakes is not possible.
Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2008 by Janetplanet
Made these this morning and brought them to work. The responses were "excellent" "wonderful" and "more - more - more". Thanks for the recipe. It made me look good. I would recommend this highly. Janet
Made these this morning and brought them to work. The responses were "excellent" "wonderful" and "more - more - more". Thanks for the recipe. It made me look good. I would recommend this highly.
Janet
Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2008 by Janetplanet
Thank you - this sounds good. I have maple syrup from a neighbor who taps his own trees, and am always looking for something I can take to my shop. The guys love this kind of stuff, again thank you. Janet
Thank you - this sounds good. I have maple syrup from a neighbor who taps his own trees, and am always looking for something I can take to my shop. The guys love this kind of stuff, again thank you.
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