Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Make the Topping: In a small bowl, combine 0.25 cup oats, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well and set aside. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Fold in the Apple: Fold the chopped apple into the batter. (1 minute)

Recipe View Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Add Topping: Sprinkle the oat topping mixture evenly over each muffin. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 15-18 minutes. (15-18 minutes)

Recipe View Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)