APPLE-OAT MUFFINS HOME MADE

Posted by Carole-Anne on October 24, 2007

These are the kind of muffins I like – home made! Apples have numerous good qualities about them – so the saying goes  “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away”. Apples contain fiber, which lowers the cholesterol, contain a good source of flavonoids, and are low in calories.Oats help keep our heart healthy, provide fiber and nutritionally, contain good carbohydrates. Oats have many uses, particularly in cereals, but also can be used as a filler in making meat casseroles, burgers and meatloaves.Today we are making an old fashioned Apple Oat Muffin recipe.INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups Old Fashioned or quick cooking oats, uncooked
of course!
1 1/4 cups of Nutriblend or All Purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large egg lightly beaten
1 cup shredded tart apple such as Granny Smith, Royal Gala or Golden Delicious
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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Pre-heat oven to 400F.

Lightly grease 12 standard muffin-cups.

In a large bowl mix oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt and ground cinnamon.

In medium bowl, beat buttermilk, olive oil, and egg with hand blender, until frothy. Stir in shredded apples.

Add small bowl contents into large bowl with flour and oat mixture, blending until mixture is just moistened; then add chopped walnuts.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.

Bake 23 – 25 minutes or until muffins begin to brown; check  the center with a toothpick.  If it comes out clean, muffins are done.

Remove muffins from pan onto wire rack to cool for serving later.

Otherwise serve the muffins warm with a pat of butter (remember portions) and a coffee of your favorite choice or herbal tea.

Yield 12 muffins – Yummy!