OATMEAL MUFFINS HEALTHY FRUIT AND NUT CUP

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat and calories.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor.

Pour 1 2/3 cups of milk into a bowl.

Add 2 large room temperature eggs and slightly beat them.

Add 1/4 cup of maple syrup to the egg and milk mixture.

Mix in 1/2 cup of applesauce.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of melted butter and mix well.

Add 1/2 cup of pepito seeds and 1/4 cup of coconut to the mixture.

Mix in 3 cups of oatmeal until combined.

Fold in 1/2 cup of pecans.

Spray muffin tins generously with cooking spray.

Fill muffin tins almost to the top with the batter.

Top each muffin with a variety of dried fruit.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 25-35 minutes.

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