Description
Apple Cinnamon Oat Muffins are soft, moist, and cozy, loaded with warm cinnamon, juicy apple chunks, and hearty oats. This 12-muffin batch bakes up tender, wholesome muffins that make busy mornings feel manageable, while also serving as a satisfying snack. Made with rolled oats, oat flour, applesauce, and a touch of maple syrup, they’re high in fiber and naturally satisfying. Freeze well and enjoy with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup milk or almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups apple, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Tip: For gluten-free muffins, use certified gluten-free oats and oat flour.
- These muffins store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To add crunch, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans after mixing.
- Adjust sweetness with maple syrup to taste.
- Make ahead: refrigerate the batter for up to 24 hours before baking for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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