Peach-Cinnamon Muffins

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Diced fresh peaches, almond extract, and ground cinnamon lend big flavor to these healthier muffins.

Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup diced fresh peaches

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
2 Stir together bananas, brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and almond extract in a large bowl. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda in another bowl.
3 Add flour mixture and oats to banana mixture; gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in peaches. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove muffins from pan, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.