Comments on: Old Habits Die Hard: Mocha Cinnamon Cereal Muffins

By: Rachael

Rachael — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:06:25 +0000

I love how the cereal n’ milk concept is eloquently incorporated in this breakfast muffin! I look forward to making these! Your cookbook is fabulous!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:31:21 +0000

I looove Puffins! Thank you for the recipe. These look so tasty.

By: Gena

Gena — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:10:48 +0000

Hopelessly tasty looking, Ricki!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:03:56 +0000

Now that I have a dog as well I can fully relate to this post, especially on the sniffing. My dog could sniff the same things every morning. He is also my litle alarm clock reminding me it is time to get up and go outside for a potty break.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:41:07 +0000

Wow! Congrats about your National Post mention for your book (http://twurl.nl/x3jbyv)! I can’t wait to get it, I can PayPal through your publisher I think you said!

By: Soma

Soma — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:34:16 +0000

COffee & Cinnamon sounds like a very unique & interesting combination. I feel like trying out one to experience the flavor!

By: Ricki

Ricki — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:33:28 +0000

Lori,

You could always use soy or other milk instead of the almond.

Lysy,
Yes, the name is fun! But I think I like them better in the muffin than on their own.

Courtney,
You and I both! I am DEFINITELY “a dog”! But hey, nothing wrong with that!!

Still Life,
I think we all have a pair of those pants! Actually, I have three pairs. . . in assorted sizes. And yes, I’ll go back to fruit fairly soon–it’s just the first phase that doesn’t allow it. There is no fixed timeline for the diet; you stay on it until you feel better, then slowly re-introduce the foods you cut out. This time (as opposed to when I did it 10 years ago), the recovery seems a little slower. . . maybe my advanced age?? In any case, I’d rather wait a little longer and be sure I can eat those foods than re-introduce them too soon. And I’m pretty much accustomed to it now.

Shellyfish,

You are too awesome! Can’t wait to see what you whip up.

Michelle,
Eww, extrusion! That is precisely why I generally do not eat boxed cereals (and why we had this left over. . .). The ACD will continue for a bit, but with fewer and fewer restrictions. . .see comment above.

Karen,
Too funny! And maybe granola would be a better choice–more unprocessed ingredients!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:05:14 +0000

Extrusion and food should not be in the same paragraph, MP
Ricki, I love your summation of our creatures of habit. Must add cats – my (8 yr. old) cat has decided that spring has sprung and she YELLS IN MY EAR at 3:00AM. When she gets vocal, dog Ellie goes off and even cinnamon Puffins can’t fix what happens next. Maybe I’ll try granola.

By: Michelle @ Find Your Balance

Michelle @ Find Your Balance — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:26:39 +0000

Now how long does this ACD thing go on for? Well at least you found good use for those Puffins. They’re good huh?! Though I’m all icked out by boxed cereal these days. Know anything about extrusion? I’m still learning.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:25:18 +0000

love cereal in muffins – but never tasted cinnamon flavoured cereal – actually sometimes I now think E and I are like our cat who has a favourite for a while til she finds a new one – that is what we do with breakfasts! The muffins look delish but I admire you for baking and not tasting – it is beyond my self control