Autumn Apple Oat Bites

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats, use quick-cooking oats for a smoother texture
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, or mashed ripe banana
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup diced apple, use a sweet-tart variety like Honeycrisp or Gala
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, applesauce, egg, maple syrup, cinnamon, diced apple, baking powder, and salt until well combined.