Good-For-You Muffins

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Healthy and hearty muffins packed with oats, dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons oat bran
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup currants or raisins
  • 1/3 cup broken dried banana chips
  • 1/4 cup snipped pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 2 slightly beaten egg whites

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, oat bran, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
  2. Add currants or raisins, dried banana chips, chopped dates, and chopped walnuts.
  3. Stir to coat the dried fruits and nuts with the flour mixture.
  4. Stir just until moistened; batter should be lumpy.
  5. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper bake cups.
  6. Spoon batter into cups, filling each full.
  7. Bake in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until done.
  8. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
  9. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1325 kcal 66% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 38g 76% DV
Total Fat 56.2g 72% DV
Carbs 188.6g 69% DV
Fiber 26.7g 95% DV
Sugar 68.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19837.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1186.3mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 250mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 52.1mg 58% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 2029.8mg 100% DV
Iron 24.6mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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