Description
These Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins are a delightful blend of wholesome oats, tart cranberries, and warm spices, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (halved)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Soften oats: Combine oats and buttermilk in a bowl, let sit for 10 minutes.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine ingredients: Add egg, oil, and vanilla to oat mixture, then mix in dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries and nuts.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- Dried cranberries can be used, reduce to 2/3 cup and soak in warm water for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
