Fruit And Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

These dense yet delightfully moist muffins are the perfect blend of wholesome oats and sweet dried fruit. Created to use up leftover fruit, this recipe is easily customizable – reduce fat and calories with sugar substitutes and egg replacements! A crowd-pleaser at any gathering, from tailgate parties to golf outings, these muffins are guaranteed to be a hit. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 170.2 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fruit And Oatmeal Muffins

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How to Make Fruit And Oatmeal Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin.
  3. Soak 1 cup rolled oats in 1/2 cup buttermilk for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg (or egg substitute), ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup packed brown sugar (or sugar substitute), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Add the wet ingredients (step 5) to the oat and buttermilk mixture (step 3). Stir until well combined.
  7. Gently fold in the dry ingredients (step 4) until just moistened. Do not overmix.
  8. Stir in 1 cup chopped dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, etc.) and ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
  9. Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

3g

Carbs

9g

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