Name: Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 14 18 regular muffins
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled or old-fashioned oats; 1 cup milk ((I used whole milk)); 1/3 cup light oil ((like avocado, vegetable, or melted coconut)); 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Brown sugar oatmeal muffinshave all the spicy and sweet warming flavors that you love in baked goodies. Plus they’re moist, super simple, and full of natural fiber!

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Breakfast lovers unite! These fibrous, sweet, and warmly spiced muffins are so so easy and even more tasty! They make for aperfect breakfast food or snackany day.

I adore thesebrown sugar oatmeal muffinsbecause they’rejust sweet enough, thanks to the brown sugar. Then the warming spices of cloves and cinnamon add a spicy undertone that is so good for amorning pick-me-up or midday bite. This recipe makes between 14 and 18 muffins, or 12 regular muffins and 24 mini muffins.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

Easy to make
Standard ingredients you should have on hand, or are easy to find at the store
They can make ALOT no matter what size muffins you make!
They freeze and store in the fridge great
Great for breakfast or an on the go snack

Ingredients:

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Oats– rolled or old fashioned
Milk– I use whole milk for this, but any milk will do the trick. Even almond milk!
Light Oil– Like avocado or coconut
Light Brown Sugar
Eggs
All-Purpose Flour
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Ground Cinnamon
Cloves
Salt

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Frequently Asked Questions:

What kind of oats do you use in brown sugar oatmeal muffins?

I prefer rolled oats or old fashioned oats in these muffins. Quick oats will create a mushier consistency, while rolled or old fashioned oats keep some of their structure and bite.

How can I make my muffins more moist?

Using the combination of milk, oil, and brown sugar creates a richly moist muffin. The liquid, plus the oil, plus the sweetener creates a wetter batter that holds the moisture well as the muffins bake.

What happens if you over-mix muffin batter?

Over mixing muffin batter can create tough muffins or cause them to bake unevenly. They will form elongated holes, or have peaked tops.

What temperature is best to bake muffins?

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F for this muffin recipe. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Mini muffins need to be baked for 14 to 16 minutes.

What Ingredient makes muffins rise?

Baking powder and baking soda specifically add a nice puffy texture to muffins by helping them to rise well. Flour and eggs also contribute to binding and rising the muffins.

Can you freeze oatmeal brown sugar muffins?

Yes! These freeze super well. Store them in an airtight container or freezer-safe sealable bag for up the 4 to 5 months. Thaw them out by placing them in the fridge overnight or on your counter for 2 to 3 hours.

Why are my muffins dry?

Muffins can be delicate, so be sure you measure your ingredients properly to ensure they’re moist and fluffy! The most common reason behind dry or hard muffins is mixing the batter too much. Also, keep an eye on them when baking. Over-baking them can cause dry muffins.