Description
These Oat Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping are a delightful breakfast treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with a crunchy, sweet topping. Perfect for a cozy morning at home or a grab-and-go snack!
Ingredients
Muffins:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Prepare the muffin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Make the streusel topping: Combine the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Bake the muffins: Divide the batter among the muffin cups, sprinkle with streusel topping, and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Toast the pecans beforehand for extra flavor.
- Substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
