Feel-Good Apple Muffins

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pinch of yum
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(56)

Ingredients

10-12 muffins
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 8 medjool dates, pitted (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 1–2 apples, grated (about 1–2 cups total)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of sea salt and/or cinnamon (optional)
  • coconut / seeds / nuts / butterscotch chips (optional, for topping)
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

For a sweeter muffin, add a little more maple syrup.
Bake times and textures will vary by batch, because every apple is different! I use Honeycrisp apples which are very sweet and juicy, and I don’t drain out the liquid or anything before adding them into the batter. Just know that each batch will be a little unique, and watch your bake time, adding minutes as necessary to get them baked to perfection!
The longer you blend them, the more “smooth” and puffy they will be. Less blending = a more textured, dense muffin. I like them both ways!
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