Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled if preferred)
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
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In another bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Combine and Fold In:
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Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until combined.
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Fold in chopped apples and optional nuts.
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Fill Muffin Tin:
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Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling almost to the top.
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Bake:
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.
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Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes before removing.
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Serve or Store:
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Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer
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