30-Minute Easy Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 min12 muffinsmediumAmerican
Easy Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Simple oatmeal raisin muffins with warm cinnamon spice. Eggs and brown sugar create a tender crumb studded with chewy raisins and hearty oats. Quick to mix and bake, these are ideal for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients

Yield: 12 muffins
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
    white sugar1:1sweetener

    same results

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  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
    whole wheat flour1:1flouradds gluten

    denser texture, may need additional liquid

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  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cup old fashioned oats
    rolled oats1:1oats

    similar texture

  • ½ cup raisins
    dried cranberries1:1dried fruit

    adds tartness

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line with muffin liners.

  2. 2

    In a stand mixer bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until just combined.

  3. 3

    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  4. 4

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fold in oats and raisins using a spatula.

  6. 6

    Scoop batter into muffin tin cups, filling each 2/3 full.

  7. 7

    Bake for 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Cool slightly before removing from pan. Serve once cooled.

Good to Know

Storage

Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Make Ahead

Prepare batter up to 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

Serve With

Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or cream cheese.

Common Mistakes

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Overmix batter to avoid tough, dense muffins

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Underfill or overfill cups to avoid uneven baking

Substitutions

brown sugar
white sugar1:1sweetener

same results

Full guide →
old fashioned oats
rolled oats1:1oats

similar texture

Full guide →
raisins
dried cranberries1:1dried fruit

adds tartness

Full guide →
raisins
chocolate chips1:1add-in

removes dried fruit

Full guide →
all purpose flour
whole wheat flour1:1flouradds gluten

denser texture, may need additional liquid

Full guide →
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