Oatmeal Cinnamon Muffins

Overhead photo of Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins in a muffin tin.

Tender, moist and perfectly spiced Oatmeal Cinnamon Muffins makes a delicious breakfast, snack or companion to soups and salads. Easy to make, freezer friendly and a tasty way to eat oatmeal.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins, Oatmeal Cinnamon Muffins

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Servings Muffins

Calories 237kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup milk
2/3 cup packed brown sugar *either light or dark, see Note #1 below
1/3 cup vegetable oil *I used avocado oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs *lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt *see Note #2 below

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment liners.
In a large bowl combine oats, brown sugar, eggs, applesauce, milk and oil. Stir well and let sit to soak for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate medium sized mixing bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir well.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet. Fold gently just until combined.
Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20-24 minutes.
Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. See Note #3 below.

Notes

Recipe Notes

Note #1- Light brown sugar has a milder flavor with subtle caramel notes and will produce muffins with a more delicate, less pronounced brown sugar flavor.

Dark brown sugar has a stronger, more robust molasses flavor. Muffins made with dark brown sugar will have a more distinct and complex brown sugar taste.

Note #2- If using Maldon's Sea Salt for baking first grind in a mortar and pestle before adding to the dry ingredients.

Note#3- Store freshly baked muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. While not necessary, you can refrigerate muffins if you want to extend their shelf life. Place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to a week.

To freeze muffins for longer storage, place them in a zip-top freezer bag and freeze flat for up to 3 months. To enjoy frozen muffins, thaw them at room temperature for a few hours or in the microwave for a quick defrost.

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