Cheery Forest Oat, Apple and Carrot Mini Muffins
Soft and tender mini muffins for kids, made with ground oats, grated apple, and finely shredded carrot. They have gentle natural sweetness, a fluffy texture, and a size that is perfect for little hands.
Ingredients
- 120 g rolled oats (crushed hasta obtener harina fina)
- 60 g all-purpose flour (for dar estructura)
- 8 g baking powder
- 2 g ground cinnamon
- 1 unit egg (at room temperature)
- 120 ml unsweetened applesauce
- 120 ml milk
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 80 g apple (grated finely)
- 60 g carrot (grated finely)
- 15 ml honey
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C / 350 °F and lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan or line it with small paper liners.
- 2
2. Blend the rolled oats into a fine flour. Transfer to a bowl and mix with the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
- 3
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the unsweetened applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
4. Add the grated apple and grated carrot to the wet mixture and stir gently.
- 5
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until no dry spots remain; do not overmix.
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6. Divide the batter into the pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- 7
7. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 180 °C / 350 °F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
8. Let the mini muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool slightly before serving.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, grate the apple and carrot on the fine side of a grater. If the apple releases a lot of juice, lightly squeeze it before adding.
Substitutions
You can replace the milk with unsweetened plant-based milk and the honey with maple syrup for a different flavor. The all-purpose flour can be replaced with a gluten-free baking blend, adjusting texture if needed.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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