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April 27, 2020

Spelt Oatmeal Almond Butter Muffins

assorted muffins  YO. These spelt oatmeal almond butter muffins are SO GOOD. They’re wonderfully light, filled with oatmeal AND almond butter (crunchy, always), which is automatic deliciousness; and I threw in some honey, spices, and FOUR different toppings for some serious muffin mania!!!

Things have been a little biz-ay around here, perhaps a sign that we are ever-so-slowly acclimating to quarantine life. I launched and held my first virtual pastry class and successfully taught a group of people how to make galettes on camera! As someone who despises being in front of a camera, it’s a win in so many ways. And I’m hosting classes every weekend so sign up!

muffin mania

And like many of you, I’m conscious of keeping my fitness game up during this time. Since I can’t share my desserts with friends/family/coworkers like I usually do, we easily end up with mousse, milk bread rolls, mochi, or all three in our fridge at once. So while I stan for complicated, French fusion desserts, I know we all need something that’s accessible and healthier as well.

spelt almond butter muffins

So I made these spelt oatmeal almond butter muffins, for y’all and for us. I traded some pastries for a bag of spelt (yes, this is what the world has come to), which is low key one of my favorite alt-flours. It’s naturally sweet, mild, light, high in protein, and has around the same amount of gluten as regular flour. Note: spelt is NOT gluten-free; it’s appeal comes in its flavor profile compared to regular flour.

Top ya muffins with whatever you like. I picked plum slices cuz it’s spring (the muffins won’t rise as much, but that’s okay), cocoa nibs for an earthy crunch, coconut flakes for tropical vibes, and sprinkles cuz why the F not. It’s my muffin mania and I’ll do what I want to.

muffins in a row

Spelt Oatmeal Almond Butter Muffins

Created by Shikha on April 27, 2020

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  • Prep Time: 15m
  • Cook Time: 15m
  • Total Time: 30m
  • Yield: 15 muffins

Ingredients

  • 130 grams (1.5 cups) rolled oats
  • 240 grams (1 cup) whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 120 grams (1 cup) spelt (can use whole-wheat or AP flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 stick (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 55 grams (1/4 cup) almond oil (or canola oil)
  • 120 grams (1/2 cup) crunchy almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs, room temp
  • 170 grams (1/2 cup) honey
  • Sliced plums, unsweetened coconut flakes, cocoa nibs, and sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray two standard-sized muffin trays and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the oats and milk and set aside while you're doing everything else.
  3. In another medium bowl, whisk together the spelt, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, almond butter, vanilla, eggs, and honey until smooth. Whisk in the oats/milk mixture.
  5. Dump in all the flour mixture at once, and whisk until combined.
  6. Scoop into muffin tins, filling each tin three-quarters full. Sprinkle with your topping of choice—plum slices, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, or sprinkles.
  7. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, around 15 minutes. Cool muffins on a wire rack that's set on the counter, NOT on top of the oven. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
  8. Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Shikha here - a pastry chef, runner, and writer based in San Francisco. I've worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants and blasted a lot of hip hop during prep service. Now I develop recipes, write, run races, and teach classes so you too can eat life to its fullest.

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