Daphne Oz's Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Oat and Apple Muffins

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Daphne Oz

Bake these in advance, and serve on Christmas morning as you're opening presents by the tree.

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step 1

ingredients 3 tablespoons Butter
2 Empire or Honey Crisp Apples (small dice)

instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a regular size 12 count muffin tin with cooking spray. In a medium saute pan, heat butter over medium-high heat until the milk solids begin to turn light golden. Swirl the pan until the milk solids all achieve a golden color. Add the apples and saute for 2 minutes just to soften slightly. Remove from heat.
step 2

ingredients 2 cups Quick-Cooking Rolled Oats (divided)
1 1/4 cups Flour (divided)
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
1 Egg (whisked)
1 cup Buttermilk

instructions Pulse half of the oats in a food processor until flour-like. In a medium bowl combine the 1 cup flour, oatmeal flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/2 cup oats, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Stir in the whisked egg and buttermilk. Once combined stir in the cooked apples in butter.
step 3

ingredients 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil

instructions In a second bowl combine the coconut oil, remaining oats and remaining flour in a bowl. Using your hands to turn into a nice streusel like mixture. Evenly pour batter into prepared muffin tin. Top with streusel topping.
step 4

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instructions Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow muffins to cool in pan. Serve with Apple and Strawberry butter.
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