Fruit and Oatmeal Muffins

Submitted by Dawn F.

"This was a recipe I put together to use up some dried fruit. They are a dense muffin and reduced fat. You can use a sugar substitute to even reduce the calories. I sometimes use an egg substitute, too. These muffins have become so popular with our friends that every time we have a tailgate party or golf get together I must bring them."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 4 ounces applesauce
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup dried mixed fruit
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. Pre heat ovens to 375.
2. Grease and flour muffin pan.
3. Soak oats in buttermilk for 5 minutes.
4. Combine dry ingredients,set aside.
5. Combine beaten egg,applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla and blend well.
6. Add to oatmeal/buttermilk, blend well.
7. Fold in dry ingredients.
8. Mix till wet.
9. Add in fuit and nuts.
10. Fill muffin cup 3/4 full.
11. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Reviews

[MsSally]

These were awsome. I made exactly as stated except I used egg beaters instead of real eggs and wheat instead of white flour. I used a berry blend of dried fruit. Wonderful full of flavor and great texture.

 

[Maryland Jim]

I like the idea of the dried fruit in a muffin. I used 1/2 cup dried cherries and 1/2 cup currants. I think this needs something else, maybe a touch of either cinnamon or nutmeg. Oh, I also used pecans since I didn't have any walnuts. Made for Football Pool 2011.

 

[HokiesMom]

A nice change of pace to our muffin routine. They are a dense muffin but still have enough moistness that you don't feel you have to grab a drink right away. I used a homemade applesauce that had cinnamon and nutmeg already mixed in and then used dried cranberries (that is our family favorite!) and that combination was wonderful. I'd like to try it with dried apple chips too. Great with a cup of coffee in the morning and warmed up just a bit in the microwave. Thanks for sharing a nice muffin recipe! Congrats on your win in the 2010 Football Pool Week #1

 

[Outta Here]

I loved the chewiness of these, and for being so low in fat, they are very moist. I used dried cherries. Will be making these again!

 

[waynejohn1234]

I have made this recipe (almost the same) for years. The only difference being that I soak the oatmeal for 1 hr. and use 2 ozs. oil plus 2 ozs. of applesauce -other than that the rest remains about the same. I change fruit according to what I have in the cupboard. Sometimes I add a tsp. of grated orange rind and omit the vanilla. There are many options here.