Yes! Apple, walnut, and oats make for a cozy, hearty muffin—perfect for using up sour milk too. Here’s a naturally sweetened version:
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Ingredients:
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup sour milk (or buttermilk)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped apple (skin on is fine)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 ripe mashed banana (natural sweetener)
• Optional: 2–3 chopped dates or raisins for extra sweetness
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line muffin tin.
In a bowl, combine oats and sour milk. Let soak 10–15 minutes (this softens the oats).
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Stir egg, melted butter, vanilla, and mashed banana into the soaked oats.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stir gently.
Fold in chopped apples and walnuts (and dates/raisins if using).
Spoon into muffin cups (makes about 10–12).
Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Instructions:
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Tips:
• Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for contrast, or sweeter ones like Fuji if you want more natural sweetness.
• These get even better the next day—moist and flavorful.