Delicious and Healthy Toasted Oat Muffins with Apricots, Dates, and Walnuts

These toasted oat muffins with apricots, dates, and walnuts are a delicious and healthy treat. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, dried fruits, and nuts, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. The oats give them a satisfying texture, while the sweet apricots and dates add a natural sweetness. The walnuts add a crunchy element and a dose of healthy fats. These muffins are easy to make and will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped dried apricots
• ½ cup chopped dates
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped apricots, dates, and walnuts.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Remove the muffins from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy!

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