Apple Oatmeal Muffins 

If you're looking for a nourishing muffin that's quick to prep and great for grab-and-go mornings, these apple oatmeal muffins are a perfect option. 

Enjoy them on their own or with greek yogurt and a glass of milk for a balanced breakfast. 

What Makes Them a Smart Choice

These muffins contain a combination of oats, fruit, and healthy fats. They offer:

• About 3 grams of protein per muffin, which you can boost by adding a protein-rich side like yogurt or a glass of milk
  
• No refined sugar, as they’re sweetened naturally with maple syrup and applesauce
  
• Healthy fats from avocado oil
  

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 cups quick oats
  
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
• 1½ cups milk of choice
  
• 2 eggs
  
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  
• ¼ cup avocado oil
  
• ¼ cup maple syrup
  
• 2 apples, diced with skin left on
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or light oil

2. Dice the apples, keeping the skin on for extra fibre and texture

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, applesauce, avocado oil, maple syrup, and vanilla

5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

6. Gently fold in the diced apples

7. Divide the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups

8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean

9. Allow to cool slightly before serving

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to five days. You can also freeze the muffins for longer storage and reheat as needed in the microwave or toaster oven.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

• Muffin tin
  
• Mixing bowls
  
• Measuring cups and spoons
  
• Whisk or spoon for mixing
  
• Knife and cutting board for dicing apple
  

Tips for Better Muffins

• Keeping the apple skin on adds texture and some extra nutrients
  
• These muffins are naturally sweetened, but you can increase the maple syrup slightly if you prefer a sweeter result
  
• Let the muffins cool fully before storing to avoid sogginess
  

Variations and Substitutions

• Add-ins - Try chopped walnuts, raisins, or a handful of shredded coconut for added flavour and texture

• Dairy-free option -  Use almond, oat, or soy milk

• Sweeter version - Use sweetened applesauce and increase maple syrup to one third of a cup

• Egg-free option - Use two flax eggs in place of the regular eggs

FAQ's: Apple Oatmeal Muffins

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