Soft Homemade Oatmeal Muffins Recipe
These oatmeal muffins are warm, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a light snack. They have a golden top, a gentle oat texture, and a naturally satisfying taste. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these muffins are easy to prepare and fill your kitchen with a lovely aroma while baking. They are enjoyable on their own or with a little butter, honey, or fruit spread.
Ingredients (Makes 10–12 muffins)
1½ cups rolled oats
1 cup milk (warm, not hot)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar (white or light brown)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but nice)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup cooking oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Preparation Steps
Soak the oats:
Place the rolled oats in a bowl and pour the warm milk over them. Stir gently and let them rest for about 15–20 minutes. This step softens the oats and helps create moist muffins.
Prepare the oven and pan:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well so everything is evenly mixed.
Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla essence until smooth. Add the soaked oats along with any remaining milk and mix gently.
Combine everything:
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Fold gently using a spatula or spoon. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix, as this keeps the muffins soft.
Fill the muffin cups:
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake:
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and enjoy:
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serving Tips
These oatmeal muffins taste wonderful warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy them plain or pair them with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a warm drink. They also store well in an airtight container for a few days.
If you’d like, I can also share variations such as banana oat muffins, apple oat muffins, or a honey-sweetened version.