Apple and cinnamon oat cups
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Total time: 40 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
Packed with fruity flavours and a touch of spice, these oaty cups make a satisfying snack or a comforting dessert when served warm with a dollop of yoghurt.
Ingredients
Fresh dates
6 individual, pitted, chopped
No added sugar apple puree
¾ cup(s), (185ml)
Rolled oats, dry
2 cup(s), (180g)
Shredded or desiccated coconut
¼ cup(s), (20g)
Egg(s)
3 medium
Maple syrup
2 tsp
Baking powder
2 tsp
Ground cinnamon
1 tsp
Vanilla bean extract, alcohol free
2 tsp
Red apple, unpeeled
1 medium
Fresh blueberries
½ cup(s), or frozen, (80g)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole ⅓ cup (80 ml) capacity muffin tray with paper cases.
2
Combine dates and 1 tablespoon boiling water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute. Mash dates with a fork.
3
Combine apple purée, oats, coconut, eggs, syrup, baking powder, cinnamon and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Stir until combined. Grate half the apple and stir through mixture. Fold through blueberries. Spoon mixture evenly into paper cases.
4
Chop remaining apple into small pieces, scatter over tops and lightly press into the mixture. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Stand oat cups in tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or cooled.
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