Description
These Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with hearty oats and warm spices, these muffins are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Soak oats: In a bowl, combine the oats and milk, and let soak for 10 minutes.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet ingredients: In the bowl with the soaked oats, add the egg, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can stir in 1/2 cup of raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for variety.
- For a healthier twist, use half whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
