Spicy Apricot Oat Muffins

Elevate your breakfast or snack game with these Spicy Apricot Oat Muffins, a unique fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Made with hearty rolled oats, tender bites of chopped dried apricots, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a fiery kick, these muffins strike the perfect balance of wholesome and adventurous. Warm notes of cinnamon and the richness of brown sugar pair beautifully with the creamy yogurt for a moist, flavorful texture. Simple to prepare in just 35 minutes, these muffins are an ideal on-the-go treat or a crowd-pleasing addition to brunch. Perfectly spiced and packed with fiber, they’re a delicious way to add a touch of excitement to your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cup Dried apricots (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Plain yogurt
• 0.25 cup Milk

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, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped dried apricots to evenly distribute them throughout the dry mixture.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Add the eggs, vanilla extract, plain yogurt, and milk to the wet mixture, and whisk until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. Be cautious not to overmix—some lumps are fine.

Step 7

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the sweet and spicy flavor of these delightful muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(943.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2883.8

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 641.4mg	0%
Sodium 3033.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 413.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 199.5g
Protein 60.7g	0%

Vitamin D 170.2IU	0%
Calcium 666.7mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2649.7mg	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: 35.6%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 56.2%