½cupmilk(can substitute with almond milk, no problem)
1largeegg
1tspvanilla extract
4tbspscoconut oil
⅓cuphoney OR agave nectar OR syrup(don't give children under age 1 honey - and use agave if you want to make these vegan)
¾cupwhole wheat flour(white flour is fine too)
1tspbaking powder
½tspbaking soda
2tspsground cinnamon(apple pie spice is delicious too)
2tbsps ground flaxseed
¼tspsalt
1/2cupfinely diced apples
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 24 mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray (or use liners, we prefer #nowaste). Set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, applesauce, milk, egg, vanilla, butter and sugar.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and diced apples.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the applesauce mixture. Stir just until combined (don't overmix or they'll get super dense and thick)
Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Bake for 13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Don't over-bake or the muffins will be dry. Remove them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before freezing in a ziplock freezer bag.
Notes
Recipe doubles and triples easily. Freeze in parchment lined containers, and in between the layers.