These apple muffins can be made as a light breakfast or mid-morning snack. They are ideal for cancer patients who have symptoms of diarrhea, because fiber can be a great way to normalize bowel function. Both the apples and oats in this recipe provide soluble fiber. Try eating a muffin with a serving of fat-free or low-fat Greek yogurt for some added protein.
Ingredients
Flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
Oats
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
Baking-powder
- 1 teaspoon
Baking-soda
- 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon
Salt
- ½ teaspoon
Eggs
- 1 egg
Sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
Milk
- ½ cup 1% milk or plant-based milk
Applesauce
- ⅓ cup
Vanilla-extract
- 1 teaspoon
Fruit
- 2 small, thinly diced apples (substitute with any fruit of choice)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease muffin tin.
Step 2
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
Step 3
In a larger bowl, combine egg, brown sugar, milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Step 5
Mix in apples and oats.
Step 6
Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin. Place in a preheated oven.
Step 7
Bake for 23-25 minutes until lightly browned and center cooked.
Notes
This recipe is very flexible. You can substitute apples for any type of fruit for your liking (ie. bananas, strawberries, or blueberries). Additionally, you can substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.