When Andrea first told me how she makes muffins like this instead of the traditional way, I wasn’t totally convinced that they would taste all that different! Well… I finally tried them this afternoon, and WOW! They are sooo good. They have a delicious crustiness to them (in a good way), and they are so fast (and cheap!) to whip up for a snack, breakfast, or even dessert. Also, I know I am not the only one out there who hates cleaning muffin tins!
Here’s how to make them (remember, this is Andrea’s kitchen brilliance, not mine!).
Blueberry Muffin Bars
2 pkgs. blueberry muffin mix (I used Martha White whole grain) – OR use 1 bigger box mix
1 cup milk (or what your mix calls for)
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet (with edges!) with non-stick cooking spray. Mix up the batter and pour it into the pan. Spread the batter so it’s even. Bake until done. Edges will be a little crispy, center will be done (test with a toothpick), and top will be golden!
Yummy!
P.S. Obviously you can use other muffin mix varieties. We also love mixed berry, strawberry, and apple cinnamon and can’t wait to try them with this recipe.
Arent they good!! I seriously never make normal muffins any more… unless im begged by my kids (who actually seem to prefer them in bar form any way). I always eat way to many in the bar form tho with the excuse “they are flatter than muffins so I can eat twice as many right?” HAHA
This is a great idea! I’ll have to try it with some of my muffins–we LOVE muffins!
Here’s some of our favorites:
http://suchakingdom.blogspot.com/2010/01/week-of-muffins.html
This is a snack my kids make for themselves often!