Simple Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and apples make these muffins taste like a crisp fall day, while oatmeal keeps them healthy!
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Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, cored, and chopped apples, about ½-inch dice
For the oatmeal crumb topping:
- ¼ cup quick-cooking oats
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, whole milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour combined wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Don’t overmix the batter or gluten will develop and the muffins will turn out dense.
- Add peeled, cored, and chopped apples. Gently fold in.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared 12 paper liners or greased muffin tin.
- Prepare the oatmeal crumb topping. In a small bowl, combine quick-cooking oats, light brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center, if it comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly in a muffin tin. Then, transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.7g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 18.3g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg