She Says: Baking with Olive Oil Part II
Hello!!!!! I am in a super happy mood. Visiting my student teacher kiddies was such fun and a super boost for the self-esteem as they basically hung on and adored me the whole time I was there! They hid and jumped out to yell surprise, asked me about a million questions and gave me a sweet binder with a letter and picture from each student. It was such fun and reminded me how much I want to be a teacher. Substitute teacher people, call me! The answer is yes, I can come sub.
Before I left I ran 8 miles/65 minutes on the treadmill. I haven’t been running as much in N.J. as I did at home because I am trying to mix it up a little and, if possible, my mom and dad’s treadmill is easier. Is that possible? Anyway, today’s run gave me confidence for the 7 on the 7th, the virtual 7 mile race that Amanda from Run to the Finish coordinated.
I also did some baking for my mom and dad who I just know miss my treats dearly. I loved the Vegan Oatmeal Olive Oil Muffins so much that I just knew they needed to try them, but their kithcen isn’t very Vegan ready. So, I modified the recipe and made them un-vegan by using cow milk and eggs. I made two versions based on my mom and dad’s different sweet teeth.
For my mom, I made a Cranberry Orange Olive Oil Oatmeal Bread using the zest of an orange and 1 C dried cranberries.
For my dad, I made Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Oatmeal Muffins using 1 oz. shaved semi-sweet chocolate. I also changed the original recipe by using 1/2 C brown sugar and 1/4 C white sugar, instead of just white sugar.
I truly love the basic olive oil oatmeal muffin recipe I found and plan to use it to come up with lots of different combinations! I love using Olive Oil in baking because it keeps things v. moist AND it’s heart friendly. I highly recommend trying a version or two of these muffins if you want to give olive oil baking a try.
The drive back to N.J. was uneventful. I used my headset to make some calls.I am not the best driver, so it’s hands free calling only for me.
When I finally got back to N.J. I was kind of hungry, kind of tired, kind of car sick. In the end, hunger won (yay) and I had a salad with some of my Garbanzo Bean Dip (plus lots more on crackers and some straight from the container).
Then I had one Toasted Coconut Banana Macadamia Nut Bar from the Quaker True Delights line of granola bars that Mark and I received as part of the Foodbuzz Tastemakers program, which gives bloggers the opportunity to try different products.
This bar was absolutely delicious!
It tasted like a wonderfully butery cookie! I would also say that it is not overwhelmingly or fake coconut flavored. Unfortunately, the second ingredient is “corn syrup,” so I am not sure I would buy them to eat on a regular basis. They sure are delicious though!
See you tomorrow, when I will finally catch up on my blogging (I feel so out of the loop) & post my grocery shopping for the week.
See ya later alligators!
P.S. MizFit said:
“LOVE the pic. we dont get to see enough of your face!”
I should have mentioned the updated “Meet Hangry Pants” page. If you want to see more of my face, there are 6 pictures of Mark and I through the years.
Tags: olive oil muffins, recipe, salad
January 26th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Those bars look so good! I didn’t sign up for that program right away, so I hope I still get to try them. If not, I’m sure foodbuzz has lots of other cool things planned.
I love that you’re so happy! I can tell you’re a wonderful teacher by how much you care about the kids.
January 26th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
i love using olive oil in breads and cakes. this sounds great! and i’m impressed with your workout! way to go, you
January 26th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Your baked goods always look so good! I’m jealous of your parents.
January 26th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
hellllllo! It sounds like you had a really wonderful day today
Happy for you! Great run, good time with the kiddies, fabulous baking (book marking this recipe)! Enjoy your night 
January 26th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Yay glad the kiddies boosted your mood, children can totally make me smile most of the time
Delicious bread!!
January 26th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
you are so sweet to bake different versions of those muffins for your parents! and I am a little jealous of your package granola bars!
January 26th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
That bread looks tastayy! The olive oil seems to make it moister, blah sorry gross word
January 26th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
heart friendly – hallllla!
January 26th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Oooh, I got check out your pics. I’m so glad you enjoyed seeing your kids today. Your love for teaching radiates from this post. Hope you get a subbing job soon!
OK, I can’t decided if I want a piece of your Mom’s bread or one of your Dad’s muffins. So, I’ll just have one of each, please.
Off to see your cute face.
January 26th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Wow, that bread looks amaaaazing!
January 27th, 2009 at 12:11 am
I love the EVOO too. I often make pancakes with EVOO instead of veggie oil. They taste extra special, and no need for syrup.
January 27th, 2009 at 12:33 am
hi! i’ve been following your blog for a while and wanted to say hello
the breads look amazing- yay for baking experiments…and i love all the info you provide in your posts. i find out about all the good contests and free samples through you– thanks!
January 27th, 2009 at 12:48 am
Hey Heather and Mark,
I just got your email, I am sorry you can not comment on my blog?!!???!!!??? I don’t know why? If there is something I can do to fix it let me know! I love your Olive Oil experiments! Yummy breads! Thanks for checking out my blog and the koala cookies! I hope you can comment soon! And an extra thanks for the Reall info! My bar was consummed and I did feel ill for all last week, but I think it was due to bad edemame! And the rest of the PB bars I had, I sadly threw away:( Have a great week!
C
January 27th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Awesome baking! I might have to try that olive oil recipe a try.
Bars look awesome as well
Wish they sold them up here!
January 27th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Yay, I’m going to go look at more of your face!
I’ve never tried olive oil in sweet baked goods, but yours look awesome, and I always have olive oil on hand, so hmm…baking project tomorrow??? Oh, you should bake some of those goodies for Meghann’s fundraiser! I’d bid!
Glad you had such a great time with the kids, and that treadmill run sounds like you did great! I know how hard it is to run that far on a silly little belt!
January 27th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Wow, what a run!! Way to go lady. I recently used EVOO in muffins and it was awesome. So moist and delicious!
January 27th, 2009 at 5:41 am
ohhh a shoutout (even though it’s of something I should have noticed
how did I miss that?!)
I LOVE the school visits as youre so right in the selfesteem boost.
everytime they line up (!) to have me sign something Ive written it makes my WEEK.
January 27th, 2009 at 7:28 am
aw, kids are so cute
love it! those muffins look good, i’ll have to remember that recipe!
January 27th, 2009 at 7:30 am
January 27th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Hooray for a happy mood and a great day of teaching!!
Faaaabulous muffins and bread!!
January 27th, 2009 at 8:15 am
as usual, all the food looks scrumptious!!!!
Kiddos have a way of melting your heart, don’t they?
January 27th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Glad to hear your visit to the school was fun!
Love the baking! Both versions look very good indeed!
I bought some of those Quaker bars on my last trip to the States and thought they were great! Too bad they’re not available in Canada!
January 27th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I’ve always been hesitant to bake with olive oil, but you’ve convinced me! Your baked goods look delicious.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Those chocolate chip olive oil muffins look super yummy! I may have to try those. Do you use regular olive oil? I only have evoo and I heard that extra virgin olive oil shouldn’t be used to cook (although I use it all the time and have never noticed a bitter effect).
I’m so glad you had a fulfilling day visiting your old students. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you get a call to sub soon!!
January 27th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Yum, I dig Olive Oil in baked goods. Delish! Those bars look so decadent, enjoy!
January 27th, 2009 at 9:34 am
both the bread and muffins look amazing ! If you are part of Meghann’s bake sale, I know what I’m buying!
January 27th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Your olive oil treats look sooooo good. I’m about to take a bite out of the computer screen.
And the treadmill I use when I visit my parents always seems easier, too! It has an extra bounce to it or something.
January 27th, 2009 at 9:59 am
You know, I just did some baking with olive oil and I’m not sure how I feel about the results. Maybe it was the rest of the recipe but they came out tasting a little…off? Maybe I just have to experiment more.
January 27th, 2009 at 10:09 am
oh i can’t wait to try mine!
happy tuesday pretty lady!
January 27th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Fabulous baking adventure! They sound delish! Gotta love the kiddos
They are instant mood boosters!
January 27th, 2009 at 10:30 am
i love those oatmeal muffins.. i have to try them at some point! the olive oil must make them soo moist and delish..
ok i gotta stop, now im hungry!
January 27th, 2009 at 10:36 am
That bread looks awesome!
Amazing run btw!
January 27th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Baking with olive oil? Yum! I love how the muffins look so incredibly moist. Off to find something sweet now.
January 27th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
ooo I hope I get to try those!!! Love all the baking:) I am so glad your kids loved on you
January 27th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I saw those bars at the store the other day, maybe I’ll try one since I’ve seen them floating around on everyone’s blogs.
How exciting you got to see your kids again! You must be a really great teacher for them to be so excited to see you again!
January 27th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I got those Quaker bars too! So far I have just tried the Banana one…So good, but feels more like a treat because of the sweetness…so I’m making it my dessert today after lunch!
Those muffins look awesome! I have wanted to try more vegan baking…I am by no means Vegan but I always love the baked goods that are!
January 27th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I tried the dark chocolate raspberry first, but only because my hubb picked which one we would share last night. I really wanted the banana macadamia one!!!
And you’ve convinced me, I’m getting on the baking with olive oil train!
January 27th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
those chocolate chip muffins look amazing! certainly something good for my sweet tooth!
January 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
HEATHER!! These muffins/breads look incredible! You’re such a great baker!
I have to make these very soon. I think the olive oil sounds great in both combos.
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November 23rd, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Hi Heather,
Did you use quick oats or old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe?
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Old fashioned, but I am sure anything would work.