Muffin, Please!

The weather has officially taken a turn for fall in my hometown. The crispy, cool  breeze this morning just begged for a warm freshly-baked breakfast treat!
Oh, and my daughter begged for one too. Then ate three(!) of them.

In my experience, healthy muffins can be quite dry and tasteless. These were light and fluffy, yet moist, with just a touch of sweetness. I didn't feel like I was sacrificing deliciousness for health! These would make a great on the go snack as well. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did. 

Banana Oat Applesauce Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour*

1 cup oats (quick or rolled)

2 tsps baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 egg

3/4 milk

1/4 cup honey *

1/3 cup applesauce

1/2 tap vanilla extract

1 cup mashed bananas

1. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon. 

2. In a large bowl, beat the egg lightly. Stir in the milk, applesauce, honey,and vanilla. Add the mashed banana and combine thoroughly. Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cups and put 1/4 cupful of batter into each cup. 

3. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degree C) for 18-20 minutes. 

* (I would usually use whole wheat but was all out. If you use whole wheat add a bit extra applesauce and milk to combat the density.)

*(You could add a bit more honey if you prefer sweeter muffins, especially if you are using unsweetened applesauce.)