My Healthy Muffins To Go: A Recipe I Love

Oatmeal Muffins on the go

If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack you can grab on your way out the door, let me tell you, this is great to add to your recipe box. These muffins are made with wholesome oats, the warmth of cinnamon, sweet chocolate chips, and applesauce as a natural substitute for sugar. They’re easy to whip up and perfect for busy mornings or a satisfying snack anytime.

Why I Love This Recipe

• Simple and Quick: The recipe requires minimal prep—mix, pour, and bake!

• Portable: Perfect for taking to work, school, or on a family outing.

• Healthy Swaps: Using applesauce in place of sugar lowers the calories and adds moisture and subtle sweetness.

• Kid-Friendly: My children love the chocolate chips, and I love knowing they’re eating something nutritious.

• Versatile: You can customize the add-ins to suit your taste. Try nuts, dried fruit, or a different kind of chocolate if you like.

  
  

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (as a sugar substitute)

• 2 eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)

• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

  
  

How to Make the Muffins

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.

2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the applesauce, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until everything is combined.

5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

6. Spoon the mixture into your muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool for a few minutes before enjoying—or pack them up and you’re ready to go!

These muffins are a lifesaver on hectic days. I love that I can batch-make them and have a healthy, homemade snack ready whenever hunger strikes. Whether for breakfast on the run, lunchboxes, or an afternoon pick-me-up, these muffins make healthy eating easy and convenient.

Give them a try! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!