When your preschooler wakes up at 5.30 in the morning and immediately says, “Mom, let’s make a recipe!” you need something that only relies on pantry staples. Thinking quick, we put together this basic-as-can-be muffin recipe, and had warm muffins for breakfast about 30 minutes later. The perfect start to the day!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Ener-G egg
• 1 cup plain or vanilla almond milk
• 1/4 cup melted Earth Balance butter
• 1/2 cup chopped dates (optional)
• Brown sugar for dusting (optional)

1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
2. In a second, bowl, whisk together the Ener-G egg, almond milk, and butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3. Stir in the dates (if using), then divide the batter evenly among 10 to 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Dust each muffin with a little brown sugar, if you have it on hand.
4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.