Description
These Blackberry Cinnamon Swirl Oatmeal Muffins are a delightful combination of hearty oats, juicy blackberries, and warm cinnamon, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying snack. The tender texture and burst of fruity flavor make these muffins a favorite among both kids and adults.
Ingredients
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Muffin:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries (halved if large)
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare oats: In a small bowl, combine oats and milk; let soak for 10 minutes.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix soaked oats with applesauce, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Fold in blackberries.
- Make swirl mix: Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl.
- Fill muffin cups: Fill halfway with batter, sprinkle cinnamon swirl mix, top with more batter and swirl the tops with a toothpick.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins are moist and lightly sweet, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- You can substitute blackberries with raspberries or blueberries.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
