Gluten-Free Morning Glory Blender Muffins

These gluten-free muffins use finely ground rolled oats in place of flour. That gives the fruit- and nut-studded muffins a tender texture and fluffy crumb. To make the muffins even easier, everything is combined in the blender so you can blend, pour, bake and enjoy.

IngredientsIngredient Checklist

1 ½ cups rolled oats (see Tip)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

⅔ cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup shredded and coarsely chopped carrot

⅓ cup currants or chopped raisins

⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish
DirectionsInstructions Checklist
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

Step 2
Pulse oats in a blender until finely ground. Add cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; pulse once or twice to blend. Add eggs, applesauce, brown sugar, oil and vanilla; puree until smooth. Stir in carrot, currants (or raisins) and nuts. Fill the prepared muffin cups (they will be full). Sprinkle with coconut, if desired.

Step 3
Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 16 to 19 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out to cool completely.

Tips
Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Equipment: 24-cup mini muffin tin

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Mini Muffins
Per Serving:
159 calories; protein 3.1g 6% DV; carbohydrates 24.6g 8% DV; dietary fiber 2.1g 9% DV; sugars 16.3g; fat 6.2g 10% DV; saturated fat 0.9g 5% DV; cholesterol 31mg 10% DV; vitamin a iu 1837IU 37% DV; vitamin c 1.1mg 2% DV; folate 15mcg 4% DV; calcium 45.4mg 5% DV; iron 0.9mg 5% DV; magnesium 20.1mg 7% DV; potassium 150.9mg 4% DV; sodium 136.6mg 6% DV; thiamin 0.1mg 7% DV; added sugar 11g.
Exchanges:
1 Fat, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Starch