You 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!
- 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.
- Follow @QuakerOats on Twitter. Once you have done that, leave a separate comment on this post letting me know.
- 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.
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.
Quaker Amazing Heart Giveaway {Recipe: Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins}
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.
MichelleS says
I like Quaker Oats on FB.
MichelleS says
I follow Quaker Oats on Twitter @llehciMMichell
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
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.
Marilyn Wall says
been a follower on Facebook thanks again
Cindy Waffles says
i love starting my day with a nice hot bowl of oatmeal! nutritious and great for the heart!
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!;)
Cindy Waffles says
I like quakeroats on facebook!
Cindy Waffles says
follow quakeroats on twitter too!
Sarah Anderson says
i’ve “like”d quacker oats on fb:)
Heather G says
I love quaker oats eat them every morning with blueberries and cinnamon also like them on facebook
Heather G says
follow them on twitter @guitargirlut
Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says
I bet those muffins taste like an apple crisp! They look wonderful.
To answer the ? – I am eating healthier and exercising 5-6 days per week.
Julene Jefferson says
I like Quaker on Facebook
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
Kellie Kluger says
I exercise/run several times a week to stay healthy and to keep motivated I enter into 5k/10k races
Kellie Kluger says
I like quaker on Facebook
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!
Kellie Kluger says
I follow @quakeroats on twitter (@keltom2)
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
What a great giveaway, the yoga mat and heart rate monitor would sure come in handy. I love to take a walk everyday, that’s a must do for me.
Amy says
I’m exercising at least 4 times a week and trying to eat more fruits and veggies.
Simone says
Quaker is still part of my breakfast every morning ! Love those muffins!
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.
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. 🙂
Alison Moore Smith says
Tweeted the required thing, but I don’t know how to link to my tweet. ???
Alison Moore Smith says
Followed Quaker on Twitter
Alison Moore Smith says
Friended Quaker on FaceBook.
I think I’m done commenting now!
iphone 5 says
Oats are very healthy and nutritious. these muffins look great.
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.
Ginny says
LIked Quaker on facebook – thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
EXCELLENT giveaway!! 🙂 I <3 Quaker oats, and those muffins look delish.
I try to be good to my heart with a diet heavy in plants, whole grains, and omega-3 goodness from fish oil and flax seed. Oh, and walking. I'm a walker, not a runner. 🙂
Jennifer says
Walking with the dogs, no snacks at night!
Nancy @SensitivePantry says
Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. And, of course, eating more oats!
renee says
I like Quaker on face book thanks for the giveaways you have
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.
Bethany @Bridezilla Bakes says
Thanks for the great giveaway — I liked Quaker on Facebook!
Londa says
We’re keeping hearts healthy in our family with lots of hearty oatmeal and fresh fruits and veggies!
Londa says
Tweeted!
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.
Sarah S says
I actually eat Quaker oats every morning to keep my heart healthy.
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!
marla {family fresh cooking} says
Kristin, love this giveaway you are hosting! Beautiful photos too. That blue wood is awesome with the muffins! I am a Quaker Oats fan on FB 🙂
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!!!
Niki says
I also like Quaker on FB!
Amanda says
Hum… we do a lot for heart healthiness, but that kit would sure help too! 🙂
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!
Valerie says
I love oatmeal! Daily exercise and whole grains keep my heart healthy! 🙂
Katie says
I also just “liked” on Facebook!
Valerie says
I like Quaker on fb.
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
I try to exercise most days and eat right to keep my heart healthy!
Miss says
I like Quaker on fb!
Miss says
Follow Quaker on twitter
Miss says
I try to exercise, usually in the form of working on the ranch and I love oats for breakfast!
Miss says
Tweeted!
Maria says
Can’t wait to try these muffins!
Kristina @MouthFromTheSouth.com says
My husband and I are training to run our first 5K this April!
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…
Tracy says
I love Quaker oats and I can’t wait to try these muffins!!
Doreen says
I liked Quaker Oats on facebook
Doreen says
to try and keep my heart healthy I walk 5 days a week and eat oatmeal for breakfast
Ashley H says
I work out and try to cut back on my sodium intake.
Kelly S. says
These look yummy, can’t wait to try them.
*Just Fran* says
I try to exercise regularly and maintain a balanced diet. Those muffins look divine. Can’t wait to try them.
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!
Holly H. says
Watching my salt intake…trying not to put too much in any food or adding any additional!
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!
Allison says
Liked Quaker on FB!
Blood Pressure Formula says
Thank you very much for that magnificent article
Alison says
Yum these look delicious! I liked quaker on facebook but don’t do twitter 🙂
Steve @ HPD says
Apparently I already “like” Quaker Oats.
Steve @ HPD says
Trying so hard to be the last person on earth not on Twitter …
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!
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!
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!! 🙂
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. 🙂
susitravl says
No more fried food – lots of fruit & veggies instead. Oatmeal for breakfast – kicking the donuts out of my life forever.
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susitravl says
Like Quaker on FB
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meredith says
im eating right and trying to exercise more (or at least take the stairs)
crystal allen says
i am exercising more and making better food choices. clallen at ntin dot net
meredith says
i already “liked” Quaker on Facebook,
meredith says
i Follow @QuakerOats on Twitter. @mermont84
crystal allen says
i “like” Quaker on Facebook crystal l allen, clallen at ntin dot net
meredith says
tweeted http://twitter.com/mermont84/status/35145187390918656
crystal allen says
follow quaker on twitter clallen1971, clallen at ntin dot ne t
crystal allen says
tweet http://twitter.com/clallen1971/status/35145561506054144 clallen at ntin dot ne t
Jessica Nelson says
I like Quaker on FB!!!
Michelle says
Working on training for my second half marathon and working to get more fruits and vegetables in each day!
Rachel says
i eat oatmeal for breakfast almost every morning and try to do yoga once a week.
Deb Maurer says
I had Quaker instant oatmeal for breakfast this morning!
lisa says
I like quaker on facebook!
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!
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!
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.
Sherry G says
Now I “like” them on Facebook too.
Sherry G says
Now following on Twitter too!
Leighann of D-Mom Blog says
I like them on FB.
I’m starting a running program to do a 5k this spring. This would be great. And I eat oatmeal most mornings!
Leighann of D-Mom Blog says
I follow them on Twitter.
Definitely trying this recipe 🙂
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.
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
Gina says
I like Quaker on facebook (Gina R)
Gina says
I follow Quaker on twitter (@Gchord88)
Maggie says
I just tweeted the giveaway! http://twitter.com/magpiesandmore
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.
Maggie says
I like Quaker on facebook.
Maggie says
I also follow @QuakerOats on twitter
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.
Little Miss Sunshine says
I like quaker on facebook as Missy Sunshon.
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 🙂
Sarah L says
I “like” the Quaker Oats page 🙂
Sarah L says
I follow Quaker Oats on Twitter (@Sarahcleimbach )
sarah l says
I tweeted also!! ( @sarahcleimbach )
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!
Les in NE says
I “like” Quaker on Facebook.
Kelly says
I exercise almost every day. Thanks!
sherri crawford says
i’m trying to be heart healthy by watching what i eat and including oatmeal most every morning in my diet
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!
jeannette says
I like quaker oats on facebook
jeannette says
I folloe quaker oats on twitte
TrishaB says
I eat oatmeal most of the week and exercise regularly. Thanks for the giveaway!
TrishaB says
I like Quaker on facebook
Danielle says
to keep my heart healthy i eat oatmeal nearly every morning and dance every day!
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!!
Holly says
I just hit the like button for facebook
Holly says
I walk on the treadmill every day.
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!
Sharon says
I like Quaker on facebook.
(Sharon Olivier)
Sharon says
I follow QuakerOats on twitter @sharonjo2
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!
Anne says
I exercise regularly to keep my heart healthy
Anne says
I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly) of quaker
Anne says
I follow quaker on twitter, lunaj1456
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
susan says
I’m exercising more and drinking more water. I always start the day with some Quaker oatmeal!
susan
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susan says
I like quaker on Facebook
susan says
I follow Quaker Oats on Twitter (@cvdnurse)
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.
Elle says
In order to keep my heart healthy, I try to exercise regularly.
Elle says
Tweeted the message: http://twitter.com/Cleverlychangin/status/36106913112399872
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!
Stephanie says
I need to lower my cholesterol so I am excited to try this. One resource I have been using to learn more about heart health is theHarmony Heart Group website.
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.
Neisha says
I liked the page! Im going to try these tomorrow!
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.
Doris Corbin says
Not buying cookies in the grocery store…homemade all the way! Reading labels, too!
Earlean says
Wow that sounds like a killer combo: apple, cinnamon and oatmeal.
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.
Allison says
I am trying to increase my amount of exercise, and I eat oatmeal for breakfast every day!
Susie Arft Keepper says
These are awesome too! Fresh out of the oven.
Susie Arft Keepper says
These are awesome too! Fresh out of the oven.
Julia says
Just made them, but in mini muffin tins for my toddler. We love them!
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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.
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The Farmhouse Porch says
Yum!!
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
I love your additions! Thanks so much for letting me know!
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Nichole says
Maybe I’m just not seeing it, but what temperature do you bake these at?
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