Mexican Muffin Recipe and Weelicious Lunches Giveaway
Today I’m sharing a recipe that my friend Catherine McCord, who blogs over at Weelicious, has included in her new book, Weelicous Lunches, Think Outside the Lunch Box, with more than 160 Happier Meals!
You can head right over to Amazon and order this book, or you can enter to win a copy today, as I’m giving away 2 copies!
I love Catherine, her vibrant personality, and her passion for healthy cooking and kids. Since my kids are older now, 2 in college and 1 in high school, I think back to all the lunches I made. I can honestly say I wish I had had a healthier approach back then, which is why I wanted to host this giveaway today. Heathy eating for kids is something I strongly believe in and feel it’s so important for our upcoming generation.
On average, children attend school 180 days in a year. While it’s not practical to expect 180 different lunches, packing the same meal every day can be redundant and nutrtion-starved.
In steps Catherine with her new book with recipes for making healthy lunches for your kids!
This book gets parents organized, gives all the ideas you need for packing lunches, and relieves the guilt of the traditional PB&J we have all made over and over again.
My hand is in the air. I did that!
Here’s another thing that I appreciate as I read from cover to cover, Catherine’s new book. She does a fantastic job of engaging the 5 senses (think colors, shapes, and textures), and gives tips on stocking the pantry, and helps with allergies and picky eaters, too.
You may ask how complicated can a lunch be? Well, I think our kids get tired of eating the same things, and Catherine’s approach to health with “out-of-the-box” lunch ideas, such as salads, soups, pizza, dips, snacks, and more, can relieve that guilt for so many parents.
Today I’m sharing Catherine’s Mexican Muffin recipe that I just made last week. YUM! These muffins have chicken in them, and you can double, or triple, or quadruple the recipe and freeze them to use in the months ahead.
I love being prepared, so I’m encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and try some of the Weelicious Lunches for your family!
2 WINNERS will be chosen on Wednesday at 9 pm PT. US entrants only, please.
COMMENT TO WIN: Tell me why you’d like to win this book?
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Get the Recipe:
Mexican Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup mexican cheese blend, mozzarella, cheddar, monterrey jack
- 1/4 cup corn kernels, frozen or fresh
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and spray and muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, tomato paste, honey, cheese, and corn.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chicken.
- Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full of batter.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
I would love new ideas for my kids’ lunches. My son is a picky eater and my daughter doesn’t like sandwiches.
Also I like Weelicious on facebook.
We’re only a two months into the school year – and I already need some lunchbox inspiration!
Although I don’t have kids, I’m sure to be able to use these recipes in my daily life.
I would love to have the “Weelicious Lunches” cookbook, because I believe that you are what you eat. And packing nutrient lacking foods in a child’s lunch does not encourage optimal brain functionality. As such, having the cookbook will give me a plethora of ideas for our daughter’s lunch–not to mention fun–that she will enjoy!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
We found Weelicious last year through a friend…and have loved making and eating! Would love to win this cookbook.
I’d like to win since I just had Taco Bell for lunch
I like weelicious on fb
My kids are getting tired of sandwiches and I need new ideas!
With 3 kids ranging from high schooler to pre schooler. I would love to win this book to give them some more farity in their lunches..
I like the reluctant entertainer on Facebook
I liked Weelicious
I like Weelicious on Facebook
I’m running out of lunch/meal ideas – I could definitely use some inspiration!
Her recipes are simple, easy to make, my kids love them and they are delicious!
I had already liked Weeliscious and have now liked Reluctant Entertainer.
My son is the most picky eater! I would love to win a copy of this book to encourage him to try some fun and new foods!
I need the section about picky eaters. My little one avoids green. Eats red grapes, but not green grapes. I can’t even color anything green on St. Patty’s day! :oP
My son just started kindergarten so I have a long road of lunch making ahead of me. Could use all the help with ideas I can get!
I need to get out of my toddler feeding rut! I need HELP! The few weeliscious recipes I have made have been a hit with her. I need the book please!
i have wanted to try this cookbook for ages! :)
I liked Weelicious on Facebook.
This cookbook would be practical and helpful.
I love Catherine’s recipes & bn using them for yrs. However I’ve never owned one of her cookbooks & would love to. Thanks
I already liked Weelicious on Facebook :)