Portions:
12
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (preferably very dark syrup for its strong flavour)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple sugar
Method
- Position the rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat to 350° F (180° C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper or silicone.
- In a large bowl and with a large wooden spoon, blend the sauce, maple syrup, water, oil, and eggs.
- Sprinkle baking powder and baking soda over all. Mix in the flour, oat flakes, and the chocolate.
- Divide the dough among the muffin cups. Sprinkle with maple sugar.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and the tip of a knife comes out clean.