Healthy Pear Oatmeal Muffins
Wholesome muffins loaded with ripe pears and hearty oats, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole grain oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup milk (or a dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups diced pears
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
- Mix the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), milk, oil, and eggs in another bowl.
- Mingle the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add the diced pears to the batter, folding gently.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, consider adding nuts, spices, or chocolate chips to suit your taste. These muffins can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: muffins, healthy baking, oatmeal muffins, pear, comfort food