adapted from Runner’s World magazine. these little guys are great grab-n-go treats for the week. they’re pretty dense, so light-n-fluffy lovers beware!

Prep Time: 10 min | Bake Time: 20 min | Yields: 12 bites


Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 c milk
  • 3/4 c unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbspn honey
  • 3 c quick cooking oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 2/3 c dried cranberries
  • 1/2 chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Mix eggs, milk, applesauce, vanilla, and honey in a bowl.

Stir in oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

Fold in cranberries and pecans.

Spoon mixture into a nonstick or greased muffin tin.

Bake for 20 minutes.


Adaptations

The original recipe called for the addition of 1 1/2 tbspn of instant coffee for more of breakfast/coffee bite.