Description
Delicious Oat Applesauce Muffins for a Healthy Morning Boost
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Quick-Cook Oats
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
- 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Table Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Flavoring
- Dried Fruits (like raisins or cranberries) (optional)
- Nuts or Seeds (Walnuts or sunflower seeds are excellent)
- Spices (like cardamom or ginger) (customize flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: applesauce, milk, melted butter, and vanilla flavoring until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for a heartier texture.
- Substitute with all-purpose flour for a lighter texture.
- Reduce sugar or swap for honey/maple syrup.
- Ensure baking powder is fresh for maximum fluffiness.
- Mix applesauce at room temperature.
- Use non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Use oil for a dairy-free option instead of butter.
- Almond extract is a fun twist for flavoring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Oat Applesauce Muffins