Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup spinach, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tbsp mild tasting oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the puffs evenly.
- Blend ingredients: Combine the rolled oats, applesauce, spinach, egg yolk, oil, baking powder, and ground cinnamon in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth to create a consistent batter for piping.
- Prepare for piping: Transfer the smooth mixture into a piping bag or a resealable Ziploc bag with a small corner cut off, which will allow you to pipe out the puffs precisely.
- Pipe onto baking sheet: Pipe small, dime-sized circles of batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake the puffs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. This initial bake sets the shape and texture.
- Residual heat baking: After the initial 10 minutes, turn off the oven but do not open the door. Let the puffs remain in the hot oven for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, allowing them to cook gently with residual heat until the edges begin to brown slightly.
- Cool and store: Remove the puffs from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.
Notes
- For best results, use packed fresh spinach to get the right amount of greens into the batter.
- These puffs are best eaten within 2-3 days to enjoy their freshness and texture.
- You can substitute mild tasting oil with melted coconut oil for a slight variation in flavor.
- Keep the puffs small (about a dime size) to ensure even cooking and a crisp edge.
- Do not open the oven during the residual heat baking phase to maintain consistent temperature and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
