Scrumptious Apple Blender Muffins (GF, Vegan Option)
 
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A moist, flavorful and filling muffin that is perfect for breakfast but suitable any time of day!
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Recipe type: breakfast/snack
Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 round tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • ½ cup (60g) walnut pieces
  • 4-5 medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
  • 2 green apples, peeled and grated (leave cores behind!) should be at least 1 packed cup
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk of choice (I use creamy oat)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs *or not! see blog post
  • for topping: about 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds/ 2 Tbsps oats + 12 apple pieces if you like
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 F
  2. Place chopped dates and olive oil in blender/food processor and pulse a few times just to break down a bit further (not to a paste) add remaining wet ingredients except eggs: maple syrup, milk, vanilla and grated apple - pulsing again a couple times to combine (keeping it on the chunky side) - add: oatmeal, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, walnuts and pulse a few more times to combine (stopping to scrape down as necessary). Add eggs if using and pulse a final time to integrate.
  3. Divide batter between 12 well greased muffin cups (I don't use liners) and top each cup with a sprinkle of sunflower seeds, oats and an apple wedge, as desired.
  4. Place muffin tray in oven and bake 18-22 minutes until muffins have risen and tops are just firm to the touch when gently pressed.
  5. Remove tray from oven and allow to cool on a rack before unmolding and enjoying.
  6. Store remaining muffins (good luck:) in a sealed container in fridge or freeze.
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2021/04/scrumptious-apple-blender-muffins.html