Description
These Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins are a delightful blend of hearty oats, sweet maple syrup, and warm brown sugar, creating a moist and flavorful muffin perfect for breakfast or a snack. With a touch of cinnamon and a sprinkle of sparkling sugar on top, they offer a comforting taste and a satisfying texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup neutral oil
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Sparkling or raw sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Combine Oats and Milk: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats and milk, allowing the oats to absorb some moisture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pure maple syrup, neutral oil, light brown sugar, and lightly beaten eggs until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt just until no dry streaks remain. The batter will be wet and slightly lumpy—do not overmix.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Add Sugar Topping: If desired, sprinkle a small amount of sparkling or raw sugar over each muffin for a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 18 to 25 minutes, or until they spring back lightly when pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in Pan: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes to set before removing them.
- Transfer to Wire Rack: Remove the muffins from the tin and place them on a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents sogginess and maintains texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and moist.
- Using paper liners helps with easy cleanup and muffin removal.
- Sparking or raw sugar topping is optional but adds a nice crunch and sweetness.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
