Cranberry-Pistachio Oatmeal Muffins

Brown sugar, applesauce, and pistachios lend flavor to these wholesome baked cranberry oatmeal muffins that are super easy to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.75 cup dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup chopped pistachios, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.

Step 3

Combine rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix well.

Step 4

Combine applesauce, milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract in another bowl; whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour into dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin almost to the top. Top with pistachios and cranberries.