Toddler Breakfast - Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Mornings can be a little rough in our house, because let's me honest there aren't really any morning people in our house, except maybe my husband. But I've found the best way to combat rough toddler mornings is with food, he's usually hungry right away. And because breakfast is at daycare, I don't like to make him a full breakfast, but this muffin recipe has saved many mornings. It is a quick & simple recipe & is healthier than other options. I love have a bag of mini muffins in the freezer, grabbing one or few & popping them in the microwave & satisfying the morning beast before we head out the door!

Oatmeal Blueberry Applesauce Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 cups oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375˚ F.
2. Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray -- we use a mini muffin pan.
3. In a large bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, yogurt, brown sugar, canola oil and egg.
4. Make a well in dry ingredients and add the applesauce mixture. Stir until just moist. Fold in blueberries.
5. Fill muffin pan about 2/3 or so full.
6. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin from the middle of the tray comes out clean.
7. If you’re freezing them, allow the muffins to cool, then pop them into a ziploc bag & freeze.
8. Microwave them for about 30 seconds out the freezer & their ready to eat.