Spicy Apricot Oat Muffins
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with these Spicy Apricot Oat Muffins, a unique fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Made with hearty rolled oats, tender bites of chopped dried apricots, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a fiery kick, these muffins strike the perfect balance of wholesome and adventurous. Warm notes of cinnamon and the richness of brown sugar pair beautifully with the creamy yogurt for a moist, flavorful texture. Simple to prepare in just 35 minutes, these muffins are an ideal on-the-go treat or a crowd-pleasing addition to brunch. Perfectly spiced and packed with fiber, they’re a delicious way to add a touch of excitement to your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Dried apricots (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Plain yogurt
- 0.25 cup Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Stir in the chopped dried apricots to evenly distribute them throughout the dry mixture.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, plain yogurt, and milk to the wet mixture, and whisk until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. Be cautious not to overmix—some lumps are fine.
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the sweet and spicy flavor of these delightful muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.1 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 3034 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 413.2 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 667 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2650 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
