Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Muffins are a wholesome, lightly sweetened treat inspired by classic oatmeal raisin cookies. They’re soft, hearty, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 1/4 cups milk, divided
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Turbinado sugar, for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine oats with 1/2 cup of the milk and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine raisins with 1/4 cup of the milk and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and brown sugar until smooth.
- Melt the butter until partially liquid and partially solid. Add it and the vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and stir.
- Add in the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the soaked oats and raisins along with any leftover milk from the soaking bowls.
- Divide batter evenly between muffin cups. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Let muffins cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- You can substitute other dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dates for the raisins.
- Use dairy-free milk to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Letting the oats and raisins soak ensures a tender texture and juicy raisins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
