Pumpkin Apple Oat Muffins

Start your day with the wholesome goodness of Pumpkin Apple Oat Muffins – a delicious, autumn-inspired treat that's perfect for breakfast or snack time! Packed with nutritious rolled oats, pumpkin puree, and unsweetened applesauce, these muffins strike the perfect balance between hearty and sweet. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg complement chunks of juicy apple, while a hint of maple syrup adds natural sweetness. Optional chopped walnuts or pecans bring a delightful crunch to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, these moist and flavorful muffins are baked to perfection and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. They're the ultimate combination of fall flavors and a healthy indulgence you'll love!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 medium Apple, peeled and diced
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, applesauce, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apple and optional chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(941.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1917.6

Total Fat 60.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 223.2mg	0%
Sodium 1819.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 318.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 144.6g
Protein 45.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 217.1mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1471.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.2%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 63.7%