Description
Wholesome baked goods packed with nutritious ingredients and great flavor, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- Mix together the whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and milk until fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Fold in optional nuts or dried fruit.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with almond butter or Greek yogurt. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg