Moist Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
These Moist Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with the warm flavors of apples and cinnamon. With rolled oats for heartiness and sweet apple chunks in every bite, they make the perfect cozy breakfast, snack, or lunchbox treat.Ready in about 30 minutes, these muffins are easy to make, freezer-friendly, and a healthier option the whole family will love. Pair them with coffee, tea, or a smoothie for a balanced start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- ½ cup brown sugar (or honey)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or applesauce)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, yogurt, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine Batter:Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Bake the Muffins:Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:Let muffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or store for later.