Baby (Mini) Apple Banana Oat Muffins

• servings: 24 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 and 1/4 cups (106g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats or quick oats, plus extra for topping

1 large ripe banana

1/3 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce or fruit/veggie puree (see note)

1 large egg

2 or 3 Tablespoons coconut sugar, maple syrup, or other desired sugar*

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup add-ins such as peeled diced apple, pear, or berries*

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or use mini muffin liners. If using liners, grease the liners.

Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor, in the order listed, except for the 3/4 cup of add-ins. Blend or process until combined. Stir in the add-ins. Divide evenly between muffin liners. Top with a few oats, if desired.

Bake for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Remove and cool completely before serving.

Muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.