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Healthy Banana Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins for Snacks

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Moist, hearty banana applesauce oatmeal muffins made with simple ingredients. This easy, fuss-free recipe is ready in under an hour!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 164

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 3 cups oats use gluten-free if needed*
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet ingredients
  • 3 medium banana ripe and spotty (about 10.6oz/300g)
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup cashew butter or other nut/seed butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  2. Blend the oats until finely ground. Transfer the oat flour to a large mixing bowl, add the remaining dry ingredients, and mix well.
  3. Combine all wet ingredients in the blender and process until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Fill the muffin cups approximately three-quarters full with batter. Sprinkle with additional oats before baking, if desired.
  6. Bake for 8 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 155mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

*Oats - You can use the same amount of oat flour in place, about 270g/9.5oz. 
Helpful tips 
  • Using frozen bananas - Frozen bananas can be used in place of fresh ones. Allow them to thaw completely beforehand and drain off excess liquid before use. 
  • Weigh out ingredients if possible -A weighing scale will provide a more precise measurement, ensuring success in making these muffins. However, if you choose to use measuring cups instead, I highly recommend checking out this post, 'How to measure flour correctly
  • Avoid overbaking -To avoid dry and crumbly muffins, make sure not to overbake them. If you're trying this recipe for the first time, check on the muffins after 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick down the center. The muffins are done baking if the toothpick comes out fairly clean with a few moist crumbs.  
 
Storing - Muffins can be refrigerated for 4-5 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, either in a freezer bag or storage container. 
Reheating - If reheating from frozen, let them thaw slightly first, about 30 minutes outside, or by using the microwave "thaw" function. Then, you can either toast them for 5-10 minutes, or heat them up in the microwave at 15 seconds interval until they are thoroughly warmed.