These muffins use a combination of rolled oats, flour, spices, and applesauce. The result is a delicious grab-and-go breakfast addition that everyone will enjoy.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add paper cupcake liners to a muffin pan. Lightly spray the inside of each cupcake liner with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp allspice.
In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs then add the wet ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup milk, and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry bowl and mix. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, make the cinnamon sugar topping. Add 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and ¼ tsp cinnamon then mix.
Divide the batter into two muffin pans for a total of 24 muffins. Use a measuring cup or ice cream scoop to divide the batter. Sprinkle the tops of each with the cinnamon sugar topping. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked through the center.
Let cool 10 minutes in the pan then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Recipe Notes:
Refrigerate – Store in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 3 days.
To Freeze – An easy trick to prevent muffins from sticking together is to flash freeze them in the muffin pan for 2 hours then place them in a large freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. These can be frozen for up to 3 months.
To Reheat – To reheat, place in the microwave for 30 seconds wrapped in a paper towel.