Apple Oatmeal Muffins - Freezer Friendly

INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 & 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
sprinkle of salt
1 & 1/4 cup milk
3 cups quick cook oats
3 small apples, diced


INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
2. Beat together butter, eggs and brown sugar.
3. Mix in the baking powder,  almond extract, cinnamon, cocoa and salt.
4. Stir in the milk and oats.
5. Fold in the apples.
6. Scoop evenly into the muffin cups.
7. Bake 30-40 minutes or until muffins are set.
8. Cool & enjoy


TO FREEZE
Once completely cool, freeze in gallon size Ziploc bags
TO SERVE FROZEN
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Warm in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.


~Recipe inspired by Money Saving Mom & Sugar-Free Mom

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Italian Onion Ciabatta

INGREDIENTS
1/2 loaf of ciabatta bread, sliced horizontally
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced & separated into rings
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese


INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Mix together the melted butter and garlic, brush over the bread.
3. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top of the bread.
4. Arrange the onion slices evenly on top of the bread.
5. Cover with the cheese.
6. Bake 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and just begins to brown.


NOTES
*I served this with the Italian Parmesan Chicken and Italian Parmesan Pasta

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Italian Parmesan Pasta

INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound linguine pasta, cooked according to package directions and cooled to room temperature
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire roasted tomatoes, drained
1 cup Italian dressing
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese


INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until pasta is well coated.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.


NOTES
*I served this with the Italian Parmesan Chicken and Italian Onion Ciabatta

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