Orange Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten-Free Option)
 
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This healthy recipe for oatmeal muffins was created by Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple, and shared with us by So Delicious Dairy Free.
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Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 3 cups regular oats or certified gluten-free oats, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1-1/3 cups dried cranberries
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds
  • ¾ cup dairy-free coconut milk beverage(Original, Vanilla, or Unsweetened)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup agave nectar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a muffin tin with nonstick baking spray.
  2. Combine 2 cups of oats in a blender; pulse on high speed until mixture forms a flour consistency. Remove from blender; transfer to a large mixing bowl with remaining 1 cup of oats, chia seeds, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, dried cherries, zest, and almonds.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine So Delicious Coconut Milk and lemon juice; set aside for 7 minutes, then add to the dry ingredients along with the coconut oil and agave nectar.
  4. Mix well to combine; set aside for 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer mixture into prepared muffin tins. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven; set aside for 10 minutes to cool before serving.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/orange-cranberry-oatmeal-muffins