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Quaker Amazing Heart Giveaway {Recipe: Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins}

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Applesauce Oatmeal Streusel Muffins with Quaker OatsYou all know I love the folks and the products from Quaker. Quaker was such a great part of my childhood… in fact, if I were to sit down and think back to an image or logo that was most regular in our home growing up, it would be the Quaker Oats guy. Whether it was a hot bowl of oatmeal in the morning, one of these Applesauce Oatmeal Streusel Muffins or some homemade oatmeal cookies in the afternoon, or simply the Quaker Oats carton being used as a drum during playtime, Quaker has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

February is the month for love, and with Quaker that means starting with our hearts… as in heart healthy. February is American Heart Month and Quaker is celebrating by donating $1.00 to the American Heart Association for each current Facebook fan and every new person who “likes” the Quaker Facebook Page during the month of February (up to $250,000). The money donated by Quaker will benefit the AHA’s new program My Heart. My Life., which helps bring healthy cooking curriculum to after-school organizations across the country –> and you know I love that! Stop what you are doing right now and take two seconds to go and “like” Quaker on Facebook. Then come right back here… I’ve teamed up with Quaker for a heart healthy giveaway worth approximately $250!

How are you keeping your heart healthy?

Diet and exercise are integral to heart health and starting your morning off with a great heart healthy breakfast, like a bowl of hot Quaker oatmeal, can help your heart to keep on pumping for a long time to come. More importantly, when we set an example for our children about the importance of a healthy breakfast each morning (like my mom did for me when I was growing up) we help them to start taking care of their heart at an early age.

How about a heart healthy giveaway? My friends at Quaker want to share an Amazing Heart Kit with one lucky Dine & Dish reader! Included in this giveaway:

Quaker oatmeal bowl and products, a yoga mat, Dr. Nieca Goldberg’sComplete Guide to Women’s Health, Quaker Oats heart-healthy recipes and a heart rate monitor. (ARV: $250).

Isn’t that a great giveaway? Enter to win by leaving a comment on this post letting me know what actions you are taking to keep your heart healthy.

Wait – you can do a couple more things to win too!

  1. Hopefully you’ve done this already, but make sure you head over to the Quaker Facebook page and give them a thumbs up. Once you have “liked” them, come back over to this post and leave a separate comment letting me know you’ve done that. If you already “like” Quaker on Facebook, that’s great. Just leave a comment here letting me know.
  2. Follow @QuakerOats on Twitter. Once you have done that, leave a separate comment on this post letting me know.
  3. Tweet the following “Do you care for your heart? Like Quaker’s Facebook page & they’ll donate $1 to the AHA! Visit http://on.fb.me/g46BCc #Quaker” Come back here and live a comment on this post with a link to your tweet!

Entries will be accepted until noon CST on Friday, February 11th. I will then use Random.org to select the lucky comment number!

Please note, this is a sponsored post. The giveaway items are being provided by the lovely people at Quaker. All opinions are my own.

Applesauce Oatmeal Streusel Muffins - Dine and Dish

Curious about the muffins in these pictures? You should be! They are delicious Applesauce Oatmeal Streusel Muffins from the Quaker website. Just another great way to incorporate Quaker Oats into a great breakfast for your family.

Applesauce Oatmeal Streusel Muffins made with Quaker Oats
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Quaker Amazing Heart Giveaway {Recipe: Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins}

These yummy muffins are another great way to incorporate healthy Quaker Oats into a great breakfast for your family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • Topping:
  • 1/4 cup Quaker® Oats quick or old fashioned, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter melted
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Muffins:
  • 1-1/2 cups Quaker® Oats quick or old fashioned, uncooked
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • For topping, combine the first four ingredients -- oats, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon -- in small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  • For muffins, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon in large bowl; mix well. In medium bowl, combine applesauce, milk, sugar, oil and egg white; blend well. Add to dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not overmix.)
  • Fill muffin cups almost full. Sprinkle with reserved topping, patting gently.
  • Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool muffins in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Serve warm.

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  3. Marilyn Wall says

    I have High blood pressure for over 3 year and tons of medication will cut medications down by doing more activities out of my home and this will help me to continue to do more at home thanks for this great offer thanks again

  4. MichelleS says

    Mandatory Entry: I workout every single day (haven’t missed a day in 3 weeks), drink more water, and have cut my caloric intake.

  7. Sarah Anderson says

    To keep my heart healthy I’ve been trying to reduce stress with deep breathing and prayer, and lose weight by cutting out the “veg in front of tv time” and cutting sugar and fats, (I miss soda!;)

  11. Heather G says

    I love quaker oats eat them every morning with blueberries and cinnamon also like them on facebook

  15. Julene Jefferson says

    I have gotten my weight ball and exercise band out of the box (purchased last year) and have started using them each day. I am trying to cut back on the junk food intake, and eat more healthy as well as drinking more water. Will soon be putting my pedometer back on the working on getting back up to 10,000 steps per day

  16. Kellie Kluger says

    I exercise/run several times a week to stay healthy and to keep motivated I enter into 5k/10k races

  18. Louisa says

    Mmmm, how good do these muffins sound! I’m a muffin addict and these are near the top of my list.

    As far as keeping things healthy… since my gym closed down 🙁 I’ve been searching around for something else to do. I’m thinking of starting up ballet again!

  23. justin w says

    liked quaker on face book oatmeal is so good i eat it on a regular basis i make vegan oatmeal bread all the time.

  24. Alison Moore Smith says

    My dad just moved in with us last week (after a terrible car accident). He has dentures that have NEVER fit correctly and he’s not very motivated to get them fixed — even with help. He usually drinks an “instant breakfast” each morning, but I actually got him to eat a bowl of oatmeal this morning — and he loved it.

    So, I’m keeping him healthy along with our whole family. 🙂

  29. Ginny says

    My father had raging heart disease for 30 years. I take cardiac care very seriously – work out 6 day a week for an hour, eat whole grains (a lot of oatmeal, actually), fatty fish, fruits, veggies and legumes. I’m not perfect all the time and it’s still a struggle, but it is so important to me.

  35. SMITH BITES says

    consume more plant material than meat and moving more than i sit – both of which i’m committed to do more of this year. and at the moment am also working on cutting back on the dairy products – one other tip that has helped: there are no ‘good foods, bad foods’ and being aware of what i’m putting in my mouth, savoring the meal and the time away from my desk and actually sitting at a table.

  39. jacquie says

    what do i do for my heart? well eat quaker oats of course 🙂 but seriously i do love quaker oats and use them all the time. i also walk/run the dogs on a regular basis to get a cardiac workout in.

  41. Caroline says

    I have been exercising more on our treadmill and we have also been aiming to eat a little lighter, taking small steps at a time. Instead of two desserts, we split one, instead of cooking in butter, we use a dash of cooking spray. I love feeling better about the food I’m eating!

  43. Niki says

    I do 3 days of cardio and 2 days of strength training every week. I eat lots of veggies and protein and I absolutely lovelovelove Quaker’s new Apple Cranberry Almond oatmeal, I eat it every morning!!!

  46. Katie says

    Every morning for breakfast I either eat a bowl of quaker oats with cinnamon and dried fruit or a bowl of a heart healthy cereal like cheerios with chopped up fruit!

  57. Nive says

    I soak a handful of almonds overnight and have them with my breakfast every morning and they are very good for your heart…Thanks for this giveaway…

  64. Dana says

    I eat oatmeal every morning for breakfast since it is so good for the heart. I also exercise daily and get my cholesterol checked yearly. Love your blog and giveaways!

  66. Amanda says

    Wow, what a yummy and healthful recipe! I didn’t know Quaker had such great recipes on their site! Thanks for sharing this one… and the giveaway!

    I practice yoga, and I eat whole-grains!

  72. Steve @ HPD says

    I kicked out all boxed b’fast cereals a while back and now only buy the big jug of Quaker Oats. Use it for either granola ( http://wp.me/p1eTh7-2m ) or for oatmeal. Usually throw in a handful of dried nuts and a handful of walnuts, nuke for 4 mins at 50%, then a Tbs of brown sugar. Yum!

  73. Caroline says

    I have oats at least 3-4 times a week, exercise 4-5 times a week, and have almost completely eliminated salt from my diet. Woo hoo! Yay for heart health! 😀 Thanks for the giveaway!

  74. Shawna H says

    I exercise 4-5 times a week with a mix of cardio and strength training to keep my heart nice and strong!!

    Also, check out my tweet by Shawna1410 to whole grain oats and Quaker!! 🙂

  75. Kirsten Delay says

    This recipe looks delicious! To keep my heart healthy, I run 4 days a week, ride horses 2 days a week, and make oatmeal with apples, cinnamon, and sometimes a bit of peanut butter every morning for breakfast. 🙂

  76. susitravl says

    No more fried food – lots of fruit & veggies instead. Oatmeal for breakfast – kicking the donuts out of my life forever.
    susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com

  87. Michelle says

    Working on training for my second half marathon and working to get more fruits and vegetables in each day!

  91. kimmers says

    Trying to be healthy! My DH just started having some health issues ….. the monitor would really help him and maybe motivate him more (boys just love toys!) Thank you!

  92. Alicia says

    I have Quaker oats EVERY morning along with an orange and fat free yogurt. I am active with Pilates and walk as much as I can!

  93. Sherry G says

    I love oatmeal (or as my dad always called it “goatmeal”). To better my heart health I am trying to eat better (less fat) and get more exercise by going to the Y or walking for 30 minutes at least twice a week.

  98. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    These muffins look great! I will have to give the recipe a try sometime soon… Looks like the perfect breakfast.

    To stay healthy, I try to run regularly (usually 3-4 times a week). Lately I’ve been stuck on the treadmill/elliptical due to the chilly/icy/snowy weather, but I’m looking forward to getting outside again soon once the weather warms up a bit.

  99. Gina says

    I’m actually a dietitian so I take a lot of measures to protect my heart. Some of the best things is to add healthy fats, such as olive oil and nuts, and others that have omega-3’s to combat inflammation, exercise is great for your heart too

  103. Maggie says

    I exercise daily and stay motivated by signing up for races. Participated in my first triathlon and first marathon this year! I’ve never felt better. I also eat oatmeal daily, sometimes for breakfast, sometimes for a snack — its so versatile (and filling!). I’m also making these muffins asap.

  106. Little Miss Sunshine says

    I take the stairs at work. It doesn’t sound like much, but I work on the 10th floor. That’s a lot of stairs.

  108. Sarah L says

    I have stuck (so far) to working out AT LEAST 4 days a week, and have tried to vary my workout routine so as to not get bored. I signed up for a stair climb and a biking event to motivate myself to continue. I’ve also been trying to eat vegetarian two nights a week, which will hopefully keep me eating my veggies 🙂

  112. Les in NE says

    I try to get 10,000 steps in every day. I carry my Nano (which has a pedometer app!) in my pocket and check it frequently to see if I need to add an extra dog-walk in my day. Yesterday was a busy work day and I logged over 14,000 steps!

  115. sherri crawford says

    i’m trying to be heart healthy by watching what i eat and including oatmeal most every morning in my diet

  116. jeannette says

    I am going to start working out again to keep my heart healthy. I lost a lot of weight after high school and managed to put it back on, so its time to get healthy again!

  122. S Carter says

    I am walking 3 days a week with 2 friends. We are training to do the 60 mile 3 day walk to raise money for breast cancer. Whew!!

  125. Sharon says

    To help keep my heart healthy I’ve been walking 3 to 4 miles per day for the last 20+ years. I’m 51 now and feel great!

  128. Casey says

    Great giveaway. I just recently started paying close attention to the foods we eat and what I’m eating in front of my kids after I learned how high my cholesterol is!

    I liked them on Facebook!

  132. Zoe says

    I run every morning and do pilates twice a week. I try to eat as healthy as possible and love this muffin recipe! Z

  136. Janet says

    These are wonderful muffins, eons ago I used to take them when it was my turn to provide the preschool snack. Now I just make them for myself. I eat lots and lots of oatmeal.

  139. Lisa Esser says

    I exercise regularly and cut back on foods high in sugar and fat. I am always looking for heart healthy recipes to try and share with my cardiac rehab patients. I am looking forward to trying the Applesauce Oatmeal muffins!

  141. lurl jennings says

    I now am able to get more sleep thus skipping the Cortisol effect.
    Using this recipe for muffins I can also skip breakfast and had two of these with my morning coffed and it amounts to about the same.
    I use Splenda/Brown sugar combo and sometimes use whole oat groats rather than quick or regular oats. Quaker’s groats are very fresh and full of what every body need.

  142. Linda says

    I, too, grew up with Quaker Oatmeal. We had it for breakfast almost every morning and still remember my Mom sending us off to school with her famous last words, “It will stick to your ribs!”. In addition she always added it to her meatloaf and now so do I. For a healthy snack I also make granola for my family.

  145. Sandra says

    This looks so delicious and the instructions are straightforward.
    I will get some fresh apples from the farmer’s market this weekend and give it a try – thank you for the recipe.

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  151. Rebecca says

    I really liked these muffins a lot, fluffy, moist but next time I’m adding a tad bit of salt. It was lacking that little flavor boost. Thank you for posting.

  154. The Farmhouse Porch says

    I made these tonight and they are WONDERFUL! I added a cup of craisins that I had soaked to plump them, 1/4 c. Chia seeds, and a t. Of vanilla. Love that crumble topping too. Came out great and made the house smell divine! Oh, and all I had was sweetened applesauce, came out great!

    • Kristen says

      HI Nicole –
      I am so sorry about that! We recently updated the recipe formatting and forgot to get the oven temp in there. You bake these at 375°F.
      Thanks so much for noticing that!
      Kristen

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