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In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing a healthy breakfast can often feel like a daunting task. However, breakfast is widely regarded as the most important meal of the day, providing essential nutrients and energy to kickstart our mornings. With the rise in health consciousness, many individuals are seeking out nutritious options that don’t compromise on taste. Enter muffins—a delightful and convenient breakfast choice that has surged in popularity due to their portability and variety.

Warm Apple Oat Breakfast Muffins

Start your day right with Warm Apple Oat Breakfast Muffins! These delicious, nutritious muffins combine the sweetness of apples with hearty rolled oats, providing a satisfying meal that's perfect for busy mornings. Packed with essential nutrients, they are easy to prepare and can be customized with nuts, dried fruits, or spices to suit your taste. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a make-ahead snack, and indulge in a wholesome breakfast that keeps you energized throughout the day!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

½ cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)

½ cup brown sugar (packed)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

1 large apple, peeled and diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.

    Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, applesauce, almond milk, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until fully blended and smooth.

      Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

        Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

          Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced apple, walnuts or pecans (if using), and raisins or dried cranberries (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

            Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full. This should yield about 12 muffins.

              Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

                Cool and Enjoy: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 12 muffins