Oatmeal Apple Nut Muffins

Geema's Note:

Oatmeal is a healthful way to start your day and these muffins are full of nutrition and good taste.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• 1 cup rolled oat , not instant
• 1 cup apple , coarsely grated
• ½ cup plain yogurt or ½ cup flavored yogurt
• 1 egg , beaten
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3; cup walnuts or 1⁄3; cup pecans , chopped
• 2⁄3; cup maple syrup

Directions:

1. Combine oats, apple, maple syrup, yogurt, egg and oil in a medium sized bowl.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and nuts.
3. Fold the liquid ingredients into flour mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
4. Spoon batter into 12 large paperlined muffin tins.
5. Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Reviews

[firealarmqueen]

I really wished I liked these, but I just didn't. I don't know what I did wrong, but my muffins were very dry and had a somewhat bitter aftertaste remniscent of baking soda or powder (?). I made these in the hopes of tempting my little one into eating a healthy breakfast...she couldn't get past taking a bite (spit it out). I'll eat them, cause I can't stand to see them wasted, but I don't think I'll make them again. UPDATE: I've since decided my AP flour was contaminated w/ self-rising and causing bitterness everywhere...this recipe may be better than I made it!

[Roosie]

Scrumptious muffins! Followed the recipe exactly, except for substituting whole wheat pastry flour for the all-purpose. I chose to go with walnuts, plain yogurt and I used a granny smith as the apple. Easy to throw together (as a muffin should be!) and wonderful flavor and texture. I don't know if the maple flavor is really distinct per se, but it adds a wonderful sweetness and does contribute very much to the overall flavor of these tasty muffins. Really delightful flavor- mildly appley and maple and very tender on the inside and sort of crunchy on top. These puffed up beautifully for me and they sure are lookers! I have to agree with Kree, I can hardly believe that these are good for me! Thanks for another great recipe, Geema!

[ellie_]

Very good muffins. We used one container of greek yogurt which is probablly about the amount called for and raisins instead of nuts. Thanks for sharing!