Healthy desserts! No Flour!, No refined -Sugar! Apple Pecan Oat Muffins

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while sugar is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin or cake pan.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and maple syrup until smooth.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Fold in the grated or finely chopped apples and dried cranberries gently.

Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin or pour into the cake pan, filling each cup or pan about 3/4 full.

Sprinkle additional chopped pecans and dried cranberries on top for extra crunch and flavor.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

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