Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins

A great breakfast on the go!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 3 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 ½ cups almond milk

• ½ cup creamy, natural almond butter butter, divided

• 2 large eggs, room temp, lightly beaten

• 1/4 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup mini, dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 12-cup regular muffin tin with cooking oil spray.

2. In a large bowl, add unsweetened apple sauce, oats, almond milk, 1/4 cup of almond butter, eggs, honey, baking powder and vanilla. Stir well to combine, then add about 2 spoonfuls of batter to each of your prepared muffin cups.

3. Divide the remaining 1/4 cup of almond butter, by adding a teaspoon to each muffin. Sprinkle in half of your chocolate chips.

4. Cover the almond butter with the remaining batter and top with the remaining chocolate chips.

5. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Allow the muffins to cool before serving.

7. Enjoy!