Healthy Apple Almond Butter Muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or non-dairy yogurt*
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or organic brown sugar
- 2 eggs**
- 4 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 and 1/2 cup rolled oats***
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 apples peeled and grated (approx. 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and then 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 apple and the remaining 1/2 cup oats into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each about 3/4th of the way full. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until light golden brown. Allow to to cool for at least 10-15 minutes then smear with a small serving of almond butter and devour like a savage beast, I mean, lady. :)
Notes
*UPDATE: I edited this recipe to include yogurt instead of applesauce because I find that it yields a more consistent result. I made them with non-dairy almond milk yogurt but you can use any kind of yogurt you prefer.
**I've had several readers say that 2 flax eggs work well as a substitute
***Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats for allergies
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.