# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
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 milk alternative)
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)
→ Toppings (optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
13 - 1 tablespoon extra almond butter
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat 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, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Carefully fold in the mixed winter berries to distribute evenly without breaking them.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly full.
07 - Top each cup with sliced almonds and a small drizzle of almond butter, if desired.
08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.
09 - Let the cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Optionally drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
