These muffins are bursting with apple flavor! They bring a healthy punch of oatmeal, sourdough, whole wheat flour and yogurt as well. Start your day off deliciously!
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease enough muffin tins for 12 muffins
In a large bowl, mix together oatmeal, apple juice, yogurt and sourdough starter. You may continue immediately, but I prefer to let this step sit for about 10 minutes to let everything soften a bit if I have the time.
Stir in the brown sugar, applesauce, egg and vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into wet ingredients until just mixed.
Fold in the diced apple and caramel bits and then spoon into the prepared muffin tin. (A large cookie scoop makes this process quick and easy.)
Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick tests done.
Cool in muffin tin for about 10 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for a few days on the counter or freeze until ready to eat.
Notes
Unfed starter fresh from the refrigerator or discard works great for these muffins.