Description
Delicious and wholesome Oatmeal, Apple, and Carrot Breakfast Muffins packed with nutritious oats, grated apple, and carrots. These muffins offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and spice, making them an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or snack option that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and grated
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing the cups with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown or coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. This dry mixture forms the base texture and flavor of your muffins.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk (or dairy-free alternative), vegetable or coconut oil, the large egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently and just until all ingredients are combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Add grated fruits and nuts: Gently fold in the grated apple, grated carrots, and the optional chopped walnuts or raisins. This will add moisture, natural sweetness, and texture to your muffins.
- Fill muffin cups: Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling step helps set their structure and prevents sogginess.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk, soy milk, or any other plant-based milk substitute.
- Substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index alternative.
- Adding nuts like walnuts adds healthy fats and crunch but can be omitted for nut-free diets.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
