Recipes
Cranberry-Apple and Almond Oatmeal Muffin Tops in a Jar
8 servings
45 minutes total (Active 15 minutes)
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Ingredients
- For jar:
- 1-quart mason jar with lid
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup flax seeds
- 2 packets apple cinnamon instant oatmeal
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup reduced-sugar dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 1 cup dried baked apple chips
- 1 (4 oz) cup unsweetened applesauce
For preparation:- Nonstick aluminum foil
- ½ cup egg substitute
Steps
- Prepare jar. Wash and dry jar following manufacturer's instructions.
- Layer flour, sugar substitute, pie spice, baking soda, salt, flax seeds, oatmeal, almonds, and cranberries in jar. Crush apple chips and add to top of dry ingredients. Seal jar; add applesauce cup and baking instructions.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Pour jar contents into large bowl; whisk to blend.
- Combine applesauce and egg substitute until blended. Add egg mixture to muffin mixture; stir to blend. Let stand 5 minutes before scooping.
- Scoop (or form) ¼-cup portions of dough 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 15–20 minutes until edges are golden and centers are 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve. Store leftovers in airtight container. (Makes about 8 muffin tops.)
Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 180, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 200mg, Total Carb 26g, Fiber 6g, Sugars 8g, Protein 7g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%