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    Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins

    September 29, 2016 By Melissa Huggins / 17 Comments

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    Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins - perfect for those on-the-go mornings or for a healthy mid-day snack.

    Overhead view of baked oatmeal muffins on a white serving tray. Tea with lemon on the side.

    Now that fall is in full swing, life gets even busier around here. I've been developing tons of holiday recipes and I hope to finish them in time. I have so many ideas and I hope I can bring them to fruition for you guys because I want y'all to come back.

    During these weeks, I sometimes get too busy to eat and that's not good. I need fuel to keep me going, so I try to make things that are quick, nutritious and satisfying. These Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins are the perfect way to do it. They are easy to make, nutrient-packed & filling.

    Ingredients for baked oatmeal muffins spread out of a white table in individual bowls.

    If you haven't tried baked oatmeal yet, you are really missing out. You should skip the boring bowl of morning oats and give these a try. These scrumptious muffins have simple, wholesome & inexpensive ingredients, that are probably in your pantry right now. You should go take a peek.

    Baked oatmeal is great because it's portable and perfect for those on-the-go mornings. You can leave those oatmeal packets at home and grab this deliciousness instead. You don't have to reserve these for breakfast either...you can enjoy them for a mid-day snack, post-workout or an uber-healthy dessert.

    They are also great if you have house guests too. You can feed a whole herd of humans without making your kitchen a disaster. It's a win-win situation!

    You can make these muffins on a Sunday night and have breakfast ready for the week. They are great warm or cold and can be dressed up with some jam, nut butter, vegan butter, or maple syrup. They also pair nicely with some coconut yogurt, coffee, tea, or a tall glass of hazelnut milk.

    Baked oatmeal also has so much versatility...you can add nuts, seeds, and fruit to your liking or whatever is in season. Since it's fall out there (well, for most of us) I decided to capture its essence with crisp apples, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins.

    Wait until you get all this goodness in the oven...your house will smell heavenly.

    These oat-y muffins are filled with nutrients and are a great source of protein & heart-healthy fiber. They are subtly sweet, soft, and packed with fall flavor. They are perfect for meal prep and to-go meals, too.

    Basically, these muffins need to be in your life, so let's do this!

    7 baked oatmeal muffins on a white serving tray. Cinnamon sticks in the middle.

    I’d love to hear from you

    If you make these Baked Oatmeal Muffins, let me know what you think by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.

    7 baked oatmeal muffins on w white tray. Tea with lemon and cinnamon sticks in the background.
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    Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins

    These Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins are vegan, gluten-free & oil-free. They are perfect for those on-the-go mornings or for a healthy mid-day snack.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-free, Vegan
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    • 2 flax eggs (mix together 2 tablespoons ground flax seed + 5 tablespoons filtered water)*See note
    • ΒΎ cup unsweetened apple sauce
    • β…“ cup pure maple syrup (sub agave)
    • 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
    • ΒΌ cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ΒΎ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • β…› teaspoon nutmeg
    • β…“ cup pecans , chopped + more for topping
    • ΒΌ cup raisins + more for topping
    • Β½ cup apple , peeled & diced in ΒΌ" pieces + more for topping
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit
    • Place 12 muffin liners in a standard muffin pan or just grease each slot. 
    • Prepare flax eggs in a small bowl and set aside, about 10 minutes.
    • In a large bowl, add rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg (All dry ingredients) Combine well.
    • In a medium bowl, add flax eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, almond milk, almond butter and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine well.
    • Now add the wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients. Combine well.
    • Stir apples, raisins and pecans into the mixture.
    • Fill each muffin liner almost to the top and press down lightly with a spoon. Top each muffin with a pieces of raisins, pecans and apples. Slightly push pieces into mixture.
    • Place in oven & bake the muffins until they are slightly golden on top, about 18-22 minutes.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack for another 10 minutes. To avoid the liner sticking to the muffin, let them completely cool before enjoying.

    Notes

    *If you don't have ground flax seeds, you can use whole chia seeds instead. The measurements and method are the same as the flax. If you only have whole flax, you can grind the flax seed in a coffee grinder.
    *Other nut butter ideas: cashew, walnut, sunflower seed and macadamia. Peanut butter works, but it will make the muffins taste a little peanut butter-y. 
     
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    1. Patty Eilers

      August 22, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      These were fantastic. Mine turned out a little too moist so next time I will cut back on the almond milk a bit. I think they might be good with some shredded coconut added to them too.

      I am always looking for new ways to use oats--thank you for this simple recipe!

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    2. caden

      July 12, 2020 at 2:41 am

      5 stars
      Hi Melissa!

      Tried this recipe out yesterday and the muffins turned out to be super amazing!

      However I did have to adjust the recipe according to the ingredients which I had at home...

      I didn’t have vanilla essence, so I added a little almond essence instead. I didn’t have any nut butter on hand either, so I added 2/4 cup pumpkin seed flour and a little grape seed oil and instead of milk, I used rooibos tea - which is perfect with the apple and cinnamon flavors.

      Thanks so much for sharing! It’s an excellent guilt-free treat!

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        October 04, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Hi Caden! Wow those are such creative substitution, especially the rooibos tea instead of milk! So happy to hear that they still were delicious and that you loved the recipe πŸ™‚ Thanks so much for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Sharon Benton

      October 04, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Wow! I have never made vegan muffins before, and these are wonderful! The texture is nice and I love the crunchiness of the nuts and sweet hit from the raisins. They are very satisfying and a great grab-n-go breakfast!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        October 07, 2018 at 10:09 pm

        Yay! Thank you so much! I'm so happy you liked them. I'm making a batch this week πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Jenn

      October 10, 2016 at 6:39 am

      The perfect fall breakfast! Baked oatmeal is the best!

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      • mhuggs

        October 14, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thank you, Jen! I know...I'm so addicted right now πŸ˜‰

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    5. Ginny McMeans

      October 09, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Wonderful muffins that are just packed full. I have lots of apples on hand for this.

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      • mhuggs

        October 14, 2016 at 5:04 pm

        Thank you, Ginny! I love apple season. I have so many ideas for them right now πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      October 07, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      The muffins look delicious! I'll have to try making a batch soon!

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      • mhuggs

        October 09, 2016 at 12:23 pm

        Thank you, Amy! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Cadry

      October 05, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Oh, I love the idea of having breakfast all ready to go with these muffins! It's the perfect kind of grab and go meal.

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      • mhuggs

        October 06, 2016 at 10:24 am

        Thank you, Cadry! I love the grab & go meals, too...makes life easier πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. dianne

      October 05, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      I went apple picking a couple of weeks ago, and I have lots of apples in the fridge, so I'm looking for ways to cook with them. Thanks for the recipe!

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      • mhuggs

        October 06, 2016 at 10:23 am

        Thank you, Dianne! I love apple picking! I need to do that asap. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition

      October 05, 2016 at 7:39 am

      These would be perfect for fall mornings!!! They look so healthy too. I can't wait to try them. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        October 06, 2016 at 10:21 am

        Thank you so much! They keep me going through these busy times πŸ™‚

        Reply

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