Oatmeal Muffins

MATERIALS

Makes 12 muffins

• Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups oats

  • 1/4 cup ground flax

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 3 tsp cinnamon

  • a pinch of salt

• Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large bananas

  • 3 dates

  • 3/4 cup almond milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• Mix Ins

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or other seeds/nuts)

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

PROCEDURE

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put dry ingredients in a food processor (or blender) and process for a few minutes. Transfer dry ingredients to a medium size bowl.

2. Add bananas and dates to a food processor (or blender) and process. Add remaining wet ingredients and process for another minute.

3. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir with a spatula. Add mix ins.

4. Fill muffin tins and bake for ~15 minutes.

VARIATION

Use chocolate chips instead of dried fruit for a sweeter muffin.

Substitute lemon juice for the apple cider vinegar.

Substitute water or another plant-based milk for the almond milk.

THE RUNDOWN

This is pretty much a bowl of oatmeal in muffin form. It is perfect if you arent a fan of the typical oatmeal texture or you just want something easy to take on the go. ‘Cuz you never know when you might want a muffin in the wilderness.

Inspired By: Simnett Nutrition