Apple Pie Oatmeal Muffins
Baked oatmeal in muffin form filled with warm fall spices, wholesome ingredients and all of the lovely flavors of apple pie. These Apple Pie Oatmeal Muffins are made healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free and low-calorie, so you can get your apple pie fix first thing in the morning!
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If you couldn’t tell, I have a bit of a muffin obsession. I love coming up with different creations almost as much as I love gobbling them up… almost. This apple pie oatmeal muffin recipe is an adaptation from my Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Muffins. You guys love that recipe so much (it’s even one of the most popular posts on the blog) that I decided to change things up slightly and bring you another variation you would enjoy.
There’s no denying the pumpkin pie muffins are scrumptious, but these apple pie muffins definitely give them a run for their money. Chewy baked oatmeal texture and delightful fruity apple cinnamony flavor give these muffins a super comforting feel. They are wonderful served warm, but just as lovely enjoyed straight from the fridge. I’ve been grabbing them up before my workouts and as a sweet treat in the evenings. I really like them cold and they’re even more flavorful after a day or two.
This recipe calls for apple pie spice. You can buy this at most grocery stores, make your own or just use cinnamon. To make apple pie spice, simply combine 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon allspice and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. I suggest using the apple pie spice because that signature apple pie flavor really shines!
Apple Pie Oatmeal Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free as needed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice*
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 small to medium apple, grated (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 egg or 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup, honey works too
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, any milk will work
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- Other optional add-ins: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together oats, baking powder, seasonings and salt.
- Add applesauce, grated apple, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk and cranberries, plus any other add-ins. Stir well to incorporate.
- Allow the mixture to set and thicken for about 3-5 minutes before spooning into your muffin pan.
- Fill muffin cups almost completely full with batter. The muffins will not rise.
- Bake for 30 minutes and until the center of each oatmeal muffin is set. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. If you don't allow these to cool before taking them out of the muffin pan, they will fall apart. I used a knife around the sides to make removal easier. After cooling, they will set well. Store in a covered container in the fridge for about a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
**Nutritional Information calculated using 1 egg and only 1/3 cup dried cranberries as the add-in.
Recipe adapted from my Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
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Something to think about….
What’s your favorite kind of muffin? I think we need a Blueberry Oatmeal Muffin next!
Hey silly question. When grating the Apple do I leave the skin on it?
Hi Rachel, that’s completely up to you. I usually always leave the skin on apples when baking with them and you usually can’t tell. Enjoy the muffins!
I have made the apple pie oatmeal muffins several times and we love them. I am new to the chia seeds and the flax seeds. Am still trying to figure out how to use them and which is the healthier option. How would I incorporate either of these into this muffin.
Thanks
I’m so glad you enjoy the muffins! You could try these as an egg replacement- http://detoxinista.com/how-to-make-flax-eggs-or-chia-eggs/. Be mindful, though, I have never tried using a flax or chia egg for this recipe. I like adding about a tablespoon of chia or flax seeds to my oatmeal and smoothies. Also, ground flax as opposed to whole flax seeds are more nutritious.
I love that you kept all the oats whole! Looks so hearty and satisfying!
Thanks! Hope you get a chance to give them a try!
I love how hearty these look. Apple pie is one of my FAVORITE flavors. 🙂
Thanks! Me too!
I wanted to find a healthy, gluten free muffin recipe that actually tasted good. I made these today and I didn’t have cranberries so I left them out. Amazing muffins!!
Awesome! I’m so glad you loved and thanks so much for your comment!
Hi, can I use quick cooking oats in this recipe?
That should work fine. You may need to add a couple of tablespoons of additional oats.
I also saw them on myfitnesspal and I’m beginning a gluten free journey. I made them but I think they’re too soft?? Though my cooker is difficult to control so it gets too hot.
I’ve ate 2 already , thanks
This is an amazing recipe! I saw it on myfitnesspal and made them right away. So good – thank you for this. Will be my new favourite go to. I subbed out cranberries for chocolate chips. So yummy.
Awesome! I’m so glad that you liked them. Thanks so much for your comment and I LOVE the chocolate chip idea!
Hi, how do I make the ‘applesauce’ in the recipe for ‘apple pie oat muffins?’ Thanks! Can’t wait to try them, they look yummy ????????
I use unsweetened store-bought applesauce. If you would like to make homemade, this recipe looks great – http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-applesauce-in-the-slow-cooker-223486
Oh!! These look SO yummy! I want to eat them through the screen, lol! Going to try these with a vegan flax egg ASAP! I love how oats just plump up muffins so wonderfully. I don’t think I could ever go back to using white flour again despite my beliefs it is unhealthy .. how boring! Oats for the win!:)
Thanks, Heather! I love using oats because they are also so much for satisfying!