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Safe ways to use muffins past its expiration date

Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Muffin Ice Cream Sandwiches

A cool and refreshing treat made with slightly expired muffins, perfect for hot summer days.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 slightly expired muffins
  • 1 cup of ice cream

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the muffins in half horizontally to create top and bottom pieces.
  2. 2. Place a scoop of ice cream on the bottom half of each muffin.
  3. 3. Gently press the top half of the muffin onto the ice cream to create a sandwich.
  4. 4. Freeze the muffin ice cream sandwiches for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  5. 5. Serve and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Muffin Croutons

Muffin Croutons

Transform expired muffins into crunchy croutons, perfect for salads or soups.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4-6 expired muffins
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme, oregano, or basil)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the expired muffins into small cubes.
  3. In a bowl, toss the muffin cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned muffin cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely before using in salads or soups.
  7. Store any leftover croutons in an airtight container for up to a week.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Muffin French Toast

Muffin French Toast

A delightful twist on traditional French toast using slightly expired muffins, resulting in a fluffy and flavorful breakfast treat.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 slightly expired muffins
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice the muffins into thick slices.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  3. Dip each muffin slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
  4. Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook the muffin slices in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve the muffin French toast with maple syrup.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Muffin Bread Pudding

Muffin Bread Pudding

A delicious bread pudding made with expired muffins, ensuring food safety by baking the mixture to kill any potential bacteria.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
40 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 4-6 expired muffins
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the expired muffins into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the greased baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Pour the milk mixture over the muffin pieces, ensuring all the pieces are soaked.
  5. If desired, sprinkle raisins over the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  7. Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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