Clean Muffins

 Usually for breakfast we have pancakes, waffles, eggs, toast, french toast, oatmeal, greek yogurt, smoothies and I was trying hard to find a decent recipe for a muffin.  I found these and Craig calls them gourmet...haha.  They are super yummy and a healthy version to a muffin.  
I do modify it a bit: I use 1% milk although I do LOVE coconut milk and bet that would taste yummy too; no flaxseed; the whole egg; no oil-I substitute additional applesauce; instead of cranberries (i can't find any without sugar) I use raisins, a few TJ choc chips and do put the raisins in-oh and a sprinkle of chopped nuts-usually walnuts  Yummers!!!! Also you could add a mashed banana for more fruity flavor.


1 cup dry old fashioned oatmeal flakes
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup skim milk, soy milk, almond milk or rice (your choice)
2 egg whites, beaten
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp of canola oil
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup raisins

1. Preheat oven to 350* F. Prepare muffin tin by lining with paper or silicone liners or cooking spray.
2. Combine Oatmeal, applesauce, milk, eggs, flax and and oil in medium bowl. In another medium bowl, combine dry ingredients, including dried fruit. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients into it. Stir until all ingredients are just combined.
3. Using a small ladle, fill cup 2/3 full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Serve and enjoy.

TIP - try unsweetened applesauce on top instead of butter to add sweet moistness to it.

Makes 12 muffins