Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1 cup grated unpeeled apple
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line muffin tins.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, sugar, and milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add fruit and optional ingredients: Stir in mashed banana, grated apple, and any optional ingredients.
- Bake: Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional additions:
- For extra flavor: Add chopped nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, or vanilla extract.
- For a richer texture: Use a combination of butter and oil.
- For a healthier twist: Use whole wheat flour and a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
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