Healthy Pear Muffins

These Healthy Pear Muffins are soft, moist, and filled with juicy chunks of fresh pear. Made with wholesome oats, white whole wheat flour, and olive oil.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Method Bake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings muffins

Calories 170

Author Lily Ernst

Ingredients

1 cup milk
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup olive oil or any neutral-tasting oil
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1½ cup fresh diced pears about 1½ medium pears
1-2 Tbsp sliced almonds for topping optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, olive oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the oats and let stand for 15 minutes.
1 cup milk, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 large egg , ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup old fashioned oats
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
In a small bowl, toss together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
1 cup whole wheat flour, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, then fold in the diced pears.
1½ cup fresh diced pears
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Top with sliced almonds if desired. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
1-2 Tbsp sliced almonds for topping

Notes

Store leftover pear muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Because of the fresh fruit, refrigerating them is best for longer storage.

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