No sugar • No flour • Naturally sweetened

These wholesome mini muffins are naturally sweet from apples and raisins, packed with fiber from oats, and perfect for healthy snacking or breakfast prep.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 2 medium apples, grated (remove excess juice)

• ½ cup raisins

• 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan option)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: 2–3 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Line a mini muffin tin or lightly grease with oil spray.

2️⃣ Make Oat Flour (Optional but Recommended)

• Blend 1½ cups of the oats into a flour-like texture.

• Leave ½ cup whole for texture.

3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk:

  • Applesauce

  • Eggs (or flax eggs)

  • Grated apples

4️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients

• Stir in:

  • Oats (ground + whole)

  • Baking powder

  • Cinnamon

  • Nutmeg

  • Salt

  • Raisins

  • Optional nuts/seeds

Mix until fully combined.

5️⃣ Fill & Bake

• Spoon mixture into mini muffin cups (fill about ¾ full).

• Bake 15–20 minutes, until tops are firm and lightly golden.

6️⃣ Cool

• Let cool 5–10 minutes before removing.

• Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

🍎 Nutrition Benefits

• ✔ High fiber (keeps you full longer)

• ✔ Naturally sweetened (no added sugar)

• ✔ Whole grain oats support steady energy

• ✔ Portion-controlled mini size

Approx. 55–65 calories per mini muffin (varies with add-ins).

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?

Yes! Texture will be slightly softer, but they work well.

Q2: Can I make this fully vegan?

Yes. Replace eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water, rest 5 minutes).

Q3: How do I make them sweeter without sugar?

Add:

• 1 mashed ripe banana

• Extra raisins

• A few chopped dates

Q4: Can I make regular-sized muffins?

Yes. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.

Q5: Are these good for weight loss?

They’re portion-controlled, high in fiber, and free from refined flour and sugar — great for balanced snacking when paired with protein.

Q6: Can I meal prep these?

Absolutely. Freeze in airtight container and thaw overnight or microwave 15–20 seconds.

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Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

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