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Healthy Gingerbread Muffins

Deliciously Healthy Gingerbread Muffins You’ll Crave!

Enjoy these Healthy Gingerbread Muffins, blending holiday flavors with a gluten-free twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Grind finely for optimal fluffiness.
  • 1 cup Apple Sauce (unsweetened) Substitute with ½ cup mashed banana for a fruity twist.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Essential for flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Can be swapped for 2 flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Acts as leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Adjust amount for spice preference.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • blender
  • Parchment liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Gingerbread Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with parchment liners.
  2. Grind the old-fashioned rolled oats in a blender until fine and set aside.
  3. Add apple sauce, maple syrup, molasses, eggs (or flax eggs), vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt to the oat flour in the blender. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the muffin molds, filling them about ½ full.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These muffins are versatile and can be made vegan or adjusted with different flavor profiles.

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