# Ingredient list:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)
08 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
09 - 1/2 cup smooth, unsweetened almond butter
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Fruit
11 - 1 1/4 cups mixed winter berries (fresh or frozen; e.g., blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries)
→ Toppings (optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
13 - 1 tablespoon extra almond butter
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold in mixed winter berries to the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing.
06 - Divide batter equally among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each close to the top.
07 - Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds and drizzle almond butter atop each cup for added texture and flavor.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes until centers are set and tops exhibit a light golden hue.
09 - Allow cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely; drizzle with maple syrup if desired before serving.
