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Healthy Apple Muffins
Enjoy these wholesome apple muffins made with oats, apples, and natural sweeteners for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 medium apple (finely diced)
- 2 eggs eggs
- 0.67 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.75 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- to taste turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with liners or lightly grease.
- Blend oats into a fine flour, then mix with spices, baking soda, and salt. Toss diced apple in the mixture.
- Whisk eggs, milk, applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired, and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top before baking.