✨ Sugar, Oh Honey Honey! Sweet & delicious muffins
These muffins were so delicious and nutty and their perfect balance of healthy and delicious!
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
- 1/4 raw sugar
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
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 sliced almonds and raw sugar. 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 been baking these sugar almond oatmeal muffins for a while now, and I love how versatile and simple they are to make. Using oat flour really gives the muffins a hearty texture and improves the nutritional value compared to typical wheat flour. An easy trick if you don't have oat flour is to simply blend old-fashioned oats until they're finely ground, which saves a trip to the store. The combination of maple syrup or honey adds natural sweetness without the need for refined sugar, making these muffins a healthier treat that still feels indulgent. The topping of sliced almonds sprinkled with raw sugar adds a perfect crunchy contrast and a little extra nutty flavor that complements the cinnamon in the batter. One tip I found helpful is to let the batter rest for about 5 minutes after mixing. This allows the oats and oat flour to absorb the liquid, resulting in more tender muffins that don’t crumble apart. Also, be careful not to overfill the muffin tin cups to prevent spillage and ensure even baking. These muffins are great for meal prepping because they store well in the fridge and make for a quick grab-and-go healthy snack or breakfast throughout the week. I usually keep a batch in an airtight container and reheat them for about 15 seconds in the microwave to enjoy that fresh-baked warm feeling. If you want to customize, you could add some dried fruits like cranberries or blueberries for extra flavor and antioxidants. Or even toss in some dark chocolate chips for a sweeter version. Overall, this recipe strikes a wonderful balance between being healthy and delicious, especially suitable for folks who want a wholesome breakfast that’s easy to prepare and satisfying. The use of common pantry ingredients like oats and cinnamon makes it accessible for most people to try right away.
