Apple and Cinnamon Oat Muffins
Soft, naturally sweetened muffins made with oats, which help keep the energy release a bit more sustained than a plain flour muffin. Easy to make ahead and they freeze well, so they're great for a bit of lunchbox variety.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 4 September 2026
Contains: egg, milk, wheat
Recipe
Apple and Cinnamon Oat Muffins
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1Soak the oats in the milk for 10 minutes
- 2Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease 2 mini muffin trays
- 3Stir the grated apple, eggs, oil and honey into the soaked oats
- 4In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and cinnamon, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined
- 5Divide between the muffin trays and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean
- 6Store in an airtight container for 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
Julia's notes
Contains honey: not suitable for babies under 12 months.
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