It's time to upgrade boring OATMEAL MUFFINS! Moist oatmeal muffins with streusel topping

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat and calories.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a standard 12-hole muffin tray with muffin liners.

Sift together 120 g (1 cup) plain all-purpose flour, 30 g (1/4 cup) corn starch, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.

In a large bowl, add 140 g (1 cup) hot whole milk and 113 g (1 and 1/4 cups) quick cooking oats, stirring to combine. Let sit for about 10 minutes to soften the oats.

Prepare the streusel by mixing 60 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour, 50 g (1/4 cup) soft light brown sugar, 22 g (1/4 cup) quick cooking oats, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Mix until there are no large lumps, then add 50 g (3 and 1/2 tablespoons) melted unsalted butter and mix until crumbly. Set aside.

To the soaked oat mixture, add 150 g (3/4 cup) soft light brown sugar, 105 g (1/2 cup) unflavored vegetable oil, 2 large room temperature eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.

Bake the muffins at 425°F (220°C) for 8 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Let the muffins cool in the tray for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens