Corn Flakes Surprise Muffins

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Delight in these corn flakes surprise muffins with a crispy cereal crust and sweet jam center, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups corn flakes cereal
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup preserves or jam
  • vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn flakes and milk. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes until cereal is softened.
  3. Add egg and vegetable oil to the cereal mixture and beat well.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring only until combined.
  5. Portion the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups coated with vegetable cooking spray.
  6. Make a deep indentation in the top of each muffin's batter.
  7. Fill each indentation with a teaspoonful of preserves or jam.
  8. Bake at 400°F for about 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with soft cream cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

615 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 18.2g 23% DV
Carbs 109.8g 40% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 25.7g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12788.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 341.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 79.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 512.8mcg 57% DV
Vitamin C 31.5mg 35% DV
Vitamin D 2.2mcg 11% DV
Calcium 1651.3mg 100% DV
Iron 11.1mg 62% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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