Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 150 ml warm milk
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 20 g butter, melted
- A pinch of vanillin
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 50 g nuts, chopped (walnuts or pecans work well)
- Avocado oil for greasing
Directions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F). Grease a muffin tin with avocado oil or line it with muffin liners.
Soak the Oats: 2. In a bowl, combine the oatmeal and warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften the oats.
Prepare the Apples: 3. While the oats are soaking, peel, core, and finely chop the apples.
Mix the Batter: 4. Add the melted butter, vanillin, and beaten eggs to the soaked oats. Stir until well combined.
Add Apples and Nuts: 5. Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts into the batter.
Fill the Muffin Tin: 6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Bake: 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: 8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions
These muffins are perfect on their own but can be enjoyed with a spread of butter or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness. Pair them with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful snack.
Cooking Tips
- Substitutions: You can substitute the butter with coconut oil or the nuts with seeds for a different flavor profile.
- Add-ins: Consider adding raisins or dried cranberries for an additional burst of sweetness.
Nutritional Benefits
These muffins are packed with fiber from the oats and apples, healthy fats from the nuts, and protein from the eggs, making them a balanced snack.
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Gluten-Free: No (unless using gluten-free oats)
- Dairy-Free: No