Description
These Oatmeal, Apple, and Carrot Breakfast Muffins are a wholesome and delicious way to start your day. Packed with nutritious rolled oats, fresh grated apple and carrot, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these muffins offer a perfect balance of fiber, vitamins, and natural sweetness. Ideal for a quick breakfast or healthy snack, they’re moist, flavorful, and easy to bake.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or your preferred sweetener)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits and Veggies
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and grated
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, milk, eggs, olive oil or melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add fruits and veggies: Fold in the grated apple, grated carrot, and optional raisins or nuts gently into the batter to evenly distribute them.
- Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops have turned lightly golden.
- Cool the muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute whole wheat flour with all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Use dairy or non-dairy milk based on dietary needs.
- Olive oil or melted coconut oil can be used depending on flavor preference.
- Optional add-ins like raisins or chopped nuts add extra texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense muffins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
