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    Home » Recipes » American

    Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins

    Published: Oct 3, 2015 · Modified: Feb 8, 2025 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Healthy Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins are a perfect clean eating breakfast idea to have along with yogurt. Made with no refined sugar and other healthy swaps.

    molasses muffin topped with oat flakes

     

    Healthy Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins

    I have a confession.  I am a molasses lover!  There I said it.  I could literally eat it by the spoonful.   I know some of you may have just cringed a little at that thought.

    My love goes way back to Sunday’s at my Grandmother’s house.  Those Sunday dinners always included fresh homemade biscuits.  My dessert of choice was always a biscuit covered in butter and molasses.   Let me tell you. It is fantastic!

    But, unfortunately, those molasses and butter smothered biscuits are not this girl’s best friend when it comes time to stepping on a scale.  Now I find healthier ways to satisfy my little molasses cravings.

    These healthy Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins are delish and make a perfect breakfast or snack to have alongside a cup of greek yogurt.

    INGREDIENTS

    2 ½ cups oat flour
    ½ cup organic coconut sugar
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    ¼ teaspoon cloves
    ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    ½ cup raisins
    1 tablespoon molasses
    1 tsp. vanilla
    4 oz of unsweetened apple sauce or 1 apple diced
    3 eggs
    1¼ cup milk
    1 tablespoon coconut oil
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    [b]For the Topping:[/b]
    3 tablespoon oats
    2 tablespoon organic coconut sugar or brown sugar

    How to Make Healthy Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
    Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

    In a food processor combine the raisins, molasses, vanilla and applesauce (or diced apple) and pulse a few times to blend

    In a smaller bowl combine the eggs, milk and oil.

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently.

    Stir in the molasses mixture.

    Grease the muffin tin with coconut oil

    For the Topping:

    In a small bowl mix together the above ingredients.

    Sprinkle topping mixture on each muffin.

    Bake 15 – 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    three molasses muffins on a grey wood table with text overlay

    molasses muffin topped with oats

    Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins

    These Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins are a perfect breakfast addition to have along with yogurt.
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups oat flour
    • ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce or 1 apple diced
    • 1 tablespoon molasses
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1¼ cups milk

    For the Topping:

    • 3 tablespoons oats
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or canola oil
    • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
    • Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
      2 ½ cups oat flour, ½ cup coconut sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cloves, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • In a food processor combine the raisins, molasses, vanilla and applesauce (or diced apple) and pulse a few times to blend
      ½ cup raisins, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
    • In a smaller bowl combine the eggs and milk.
      3 large eggs, 1¼ cups milk
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently.
    • Stir in the molasses mixture.
    • Grease the muffin tin with coconut oil
    • For the Topping: In a small bowl mix together the above ingredients.
      3 tablespoons oats, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
    • Sprinkle topping mixture on each muffin.
    • Bake 15 – 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1.6mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    ENJOY!!

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    Comments

    1. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      October 13, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      This reminds me a muffin my mom used to make. Pinned and can’t wait to try!

      Reply
    2. Kimberly

      October 13, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      This looks fabulous! Pinned. We couldn’t think of anyone better to party with! Thank you for stopping by. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
      Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    3. Adelina Priddis

      October 11, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      I’m not a big molasses fan at all…so yeah, I cringed, lol. Thanks for sharing these at Weekend Bites though 🙂

      Reply
    4. Vita (@VitaLivesFree)

      October 10, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      These muffins looks amazing on that light blue backdrop. Beautiful photo and beautiful muffins! 🙂 I’ve pinned the recipe for when I’m feeling extremely naughty. By the way, I also love molasses and palm honey, which is similar, but even better for me. I found you on the Thrifty Thursday link party.

      Reply
    5. Miz Helen

      October 10, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Your Muffins look wonderful, we will just love them. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
      Hope to see you again real soon,
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    6. Julia @ Swirls and Spice

      October 10, 2014 at 9:47 am

      These look great! Would you consider sharing one of your muffin recipes at Muffin Tin Month? http://swirlsandspice.com/2014/10/09/cranberry-lemon-muffins/

      Reply
    7. Tamara @ www.adoptionmamablog.com

      October 08, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      LOVE the molasses muffin recipe! Sounds so yummy, I will be trying these for sure. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Rebekah

      October 06, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      They look delicious! I am always looking for healthy muffin recipes :-). Thanks!

      Reply
    9. Tracy @ Our Simple Homestead

      October 06, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Thank you so much for posting this recipe…I have been looking for a healthy alternative to my favorite breakfast treat. I love muffins but the scale does not so these are perfect for me.

      Reply
    10. Jess

      October 06, 2014 at 10:38 am

      I totally pinned this! YUM!

      Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

      Reply
    11. Sinea Pies

      October 05, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      Oh wow, this is TOTALLY my kind of muffin. Pinned it! 🙂

      Reply
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