Apple oat muffins — Canadian harvest — cook once, eat twice

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups ground rolled oats
• 2 apples, grated
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• Fine salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup extra vegetables, fresh or frozen
• Optional brand pick: Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (or any old-fashioned rolled oats)

5 steps

Method

1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil the baking dish or pan.
2. Prepare the main ingredients as listed and combine them in a large bowl.
3. Fold in the seasonings — 1 tsp pure maple syrup, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp dried sage — without overworking the mixture.
4. Portion into the dish and bake for about 22 minutes, until the centre is set.
5. Rest for 5 minutes before serving, then adjust the seasoning to taste.