✨ Baked Oatmeal Muffin Recipe: one base many flav✨
I am always on the hunt for new recipes for breakfast items since I run a YouTube channel specifically dedicated to all things breakfast! Here is a great base recipe that you can run wild with:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cups old-fashioned oats
-1 cup oat flour (if you don’t have oat flour you can put 1 cup of old fashion oats in a blender and blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS:
-Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin.
-In a bowl, mix oats,oat flour , baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add in , whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
-Let batter rest 5 minutes. Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
top with some sprinkled cinnamon. Bake 18–22 minutes until centers are set. Cool 5–10 minutes before removing from pan.
You can even meal prep these ahead of time and put them in the fridge to have healthy little snacks throughout the day!
I’ve found that baked oatmeal muffins are an excellent way to enjoy a wholesome breakfast without the morning rush stress. Using old-fashioned oats and oat flour gives the muffins a hearty texture, and blending rolled oats into oat flour is a great trick if you don’t have it on hand. The batter’s consistency resembles pancake mix, making it easy to pour and customize with your favorite add-ins. One tip I swear by is letting the batter rest for around five minutes before baking. This resting time allows the oats to absorb the liquids, resulting in moist, tender muffins once baked. Sprinkling cinnamon on top not only enhances the flavor but also gives a subtle sweetness and aroma that's very inviting. I usually prepare a batch on Sundays and refrigerate them so I can grab a quick healthy snack throughout the week. You can easily add mix-ins like blueberries, chopped nuts, or even dark chocolate chips to tailor the muffins to your taste. For a dairy-free version, substituting regular milk with almond or oat milk works well without compromising texture. The recipe’s flexibility is fantastic. By swapping maple syrup for honey, adding a pinch of nutmeg, or including fruits, these muffins can taste completely different every time. The baking time is pretty forgiving too—just watch for when the centers are set, which usually takes about 20 minutes in a 350°F oven. Overall, these baked oatmeal muffins are an easy, nutritious, and customizable option for busy mornings or healthy snacking. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a delicious and wholesome treat that's perfect any time of day.