Healthy Apple Almond Butter Muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or non-dairy yogurt*
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 2 eggs
- 2½ cups rolled oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼-½ teaspoon fine sea salt depending on your preferences
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 small apples peeled and grated (approx. 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line a muffin tin for 12 muffins.
- In a blender or a food processor, combine all of the ingredients (except for the grated apple and 1/2 cup of the oats) starting with the wet ingredients first then blend for about 30 seconds, or until smooth.
- Blot the grated apple with a paper towel then add it to the blender as well. Using a spoon, gently stir in the grated apple and the remaining ½ cup oats into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each about ¾ of the way full. Bake in the oven for about 22 minutes, until light golden brown and firm in the center.
- Allow to to cool for at least 10-15 minutes prior to serving. Leftovers will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Nutrition Facts are an estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients you choose.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg