Breakfast on the truck presents its own challenges. We don't always have milk on the truck due to space. Oatmeal is great for a few days. Liquid eggs are a great option, but what if you want something sweet? Muffins!
Yes. Muffins. They are so easy to make and only take about 20 minutes total. 2 ingredients. Muffin mix and water! That's it!
Most days, we are up and rolling before the sun comes up. The early bird gets the worm and all. Whether it's to load, unload, or just get a good spot at the next truck stop, a cup of coffee and a bite to eat are needed to get through those wee hours. I've made these muffins several times while we are being unloaded, and even once as we were rolling down the road!
So, how is easy is this? Really easy! Like stupid easy! Packaged muffin mix from the grocery store and water, easy. You will need to pick up something to make the muffins in, however. I grabbed this silicone egg bite mold. I should have got 2 though, because I use it all the time. Muffins, cornbread, egg bites, and more! You will be seeing more of the mold as we go along. Best part is that it is the perfect size for our muffins. They are 2 to 3 bites, so easy to eat while tearing up the big road!
If you don't have an egg bite mold, don't fret! You can pick up these silicone baking cups at a fraction of the cost. You can place them on top of the trivet in the IP or even in a small cake pan on the trivet. You will end up with bigger muffins, but that's never a bad thing!
The hard part of this recipe is deciding what kind of muffins you want. Blueberry? Chocolate chip? Lemon poppyseed? Chocolate chocolate chip? I usually keep one of each on the truck to prevent us from tiring of just one flavor. Next trip home, I will be working on some homemade mixes to add even more variety. Here are a few options.
Depending on where you shop, the mixes will cost about $1 each. Not bad at all for breakfast! If you are the only one eating them, this could be breakfast for a couple days, or even breakfast and a snack ( this completely depends on your willpower). For the two of us, however, this is just one breakfast.
Ingredients
1 pkg muffin mix (6.5oz-7oz)
1/2 cup water
Prep is easy with this one.
Place 1/2 cup water (whatever the pkg reccomends) in a measuring cup. Add muffin mix. Stir to combine. Fill each cavity of the egg bite mold 3/4 full and cover (not pictured). I have used paper towels, aluminum foil, and the silicone lid that came with the mold. I liked the results with the lid, but any option will yeild good results.
Add 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot. Place wire trivet (it comes with the IP or you can find one here.) into pot. Gently place egg bite mold onto trivet. Secure lid.
Select HIGH PRESSURE, and MORE. Set timer for 10 minutes. If you are cooking at an elevation above 2000ft, read this post to learn what adjustments you should make. When timer goes off, natural release pressure for 5 minutes then quick release. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes and enjoy!
I love making these! Quick, easy, and little clean up. Plus, the ingredients store easily in the truck. I have some more breakfast treats in store for you, but it's time to hit the road. Check back later to see what else we are cooking up!
Until then, what are your favorite muffin flavors?
3s & 8s,
Crystal
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