Leftover Oatmeal Recipes: Delicious Ideas to Transform Your Breakfast into Something New
Okay, so the other day, I made a big batch of oatmeal for breakfast. You know, the usual – rolled oats, milk, a bit of brown sugar, and some cinnamon. Classic, right? But, as it always happens, I ended up with a ton of leftover oatmeal just sitting in the fridge. I hate wasting food, so I thought, “There’s gotta be something fun I can do with this.”
First, I did a quick search online and found some basic ideas. Muffins seemed like a good place to start. I mean, who doesn’t love muffins? They’re like little individual cakes you can eat for breakfast without feeling too guilty.
Making the Muffins
So, I grabbed my leftover oatmeal, which was about two cups, I guess. Then I gathered the usual muffin stuff – flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, an egg, some melted butter, and a bit of milk to loosen things up.
- Mixing the Dry Ingredients: In a big bowl, I mixed the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Nothing fancy, just a simple mix.
- Adding the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, I whisked the egg, melted butter, and a splash of milk. Then, I dumped in the cold oatmeal and mixed it all together. It looked a bit lumpy, but that’s okay.
- Combining Everything: I poured the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stirred them together. But you know, you gotta be careful not to overmix, otherwise, the muffins get tough.
- Adding Some Extras: I had some raisins in the pantry, so I threw those in for some extra flavor and texture. I mean why not add some raisins.
- Baking Time: I scooped the batter into a muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Then, I baked them in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes. You know they’re done when a toothpick comes out clean.
And there you have it, the muffins turned out pretty good! They were moist, a little chewy from the oatmeal, and the raisins added a nice touch. Not bad for a first try. The whole kitchen smelled amazing, by the way. And it’s an easy way to use up leftover oatmeal. Plus, now I’ve got a tasty breakfast or snack ready to go for the next few days. Win-win!
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