Description
These Apple Oat Muffins are a heartwarming fusion of flavor and nutrition, perfect for cozy autumn days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 large apple, unpeeled and diced
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)
- For the Crumble Top (optional):
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin pan.
- Prepare the crumble topping by mixing oats, flour, sugar, butter, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: avocado oil, eggs, molasses, applesauce, vanilla, and ginger. Fold in diced apples and walnuts.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 1/2 inch from the top, and sprinkle crumble topping if using.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12-13 minutes more.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bakery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple muffins, oatmeal muffins, healthy baking, fall recipes, comfort food
