Check out these healthy muffins that are not only lactose free but are gluten free as well! This recipe uses oatmeal milk that is made using the Ellie Nut Milk Bag @ellisbest visit my YouTube channel (Lalitha’s Just Amazing Recipes) to see it being made. I have also made it using almond milk, equally delicious.
The lactose free milk and applesauce are homemade. I can defiantly notice the difference between store bought versus the made at home version. I also like knowing the ingredients that go into making my food.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups oats plus 2 Tbsp oats for muffin tops
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped dates or raisins
2 eggs
1/3 cup honey
1 cup apple sauce (see tips for homemade)
3/4 cup milk ( oat or almond)
2 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
Measure 1 1/2 cup. Process or blend the 1 1/2 cups of oats until it turns into a flour consistency. Set the rest of the whole oats aside (1 cup gets incorporated into the muffin batter with the remaining 2 Tbsp for the muffin top).
Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare muffin tins with liners or grease well. This recipe makes 12 muffins.
Combine the oat flour and 1 cup of the whole oats together in a large bowl. Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and dates, set aside.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat 2 eggs, add honey, milk, apple sauce and vanilla.
Add the wet ingredients into the dry and combine gently.
Scoop batter into muffin tin. Sprinkle with the reserved whole oats.
Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Tips:
Cranberries, raisins or dates are great dried fruits to add to this muffins.
Make 1 cup of your own apple sauce by combining 3 peeled and chopped apples, 1/2 cup water, 1 lemon slice. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and mash. Add sugar and cinnamon to taste.
