I’m always on the search for a delicious, better for you muffin. My requirements are simple. Made from whole grains without becoming dry, uses unsaturated oils instead of butter, less added sugar so it doesn’t cross into cupcake territory, and does not leave you with lots of bowls to clean. This recipe ticks all the boxes. I made several batches, using a variety of fruits and I’m sharing the two I made, one using dried plum and the other, chopped apples. Although I don’t necessarily seek out vegan recipes, that’s just an added bonus for these muffins.
Fruit and Oat Muffins
Ingredients
1 cup (80 grams) rolled oats
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger or cardamon
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (250 grams) (*see note)
1 1/4 cup (80 grams) chopped fruit like fresh apples or dried plums (prunes)
2 tablespoons demerara sugar (Sugar in the Raw), if desired
Directions
- Set oven to 375 degrees and set oven rack to middle position. Prepare 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add oats and boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes until water has absorbed.
- To the oats, add applesauce, maple syrup, oil, vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Whisk in baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour. Don’t overmix. Add fruit and fold just until distributed.
- Evenly fill 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle each with demerara sugar, if desired. Bake on middle rack 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool out of the oven for 5 minutes then remove from pan to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Note: Pictured are muffins made with dried plums and another batch made with chopped apples.
* If you are using regular whole wheat flour instead of whole wheat pastry flour, increase the liquid in the recipe by using 1 cup of boiling water instead of 2/3 cup to pour over oats.
Recipe adapted from Philadelphia Inquirer.
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