Chai Spice Apple Muffins - Plant-Based Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp chai spice mix ((see recipe below))
• 1/4 tsp salt ((optional))
• 1 medium banana (mashed)
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-2 medium apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
• 1/3 cup pecans (or other nuts like walnuts)
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon*
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger