Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Muffins with Brown Sugar
Tender muffins featuring rolled oats that are softened with boiling water for extra moisture and texture. Brown sugar adds warmth while cinnamon chips provide bursts of spice throughout. The thick, slightly gummy batter creates muffins with a hearty, satisfying crumb that's perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. These small-batch muffins bake quickly at high heat for golden tops and fluffy interiors.
Ingredients
- ½ cup boiling water
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut up
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup cinnamon chipschocolate chips1:1sweet
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line 6 muffin cups with paper liners
- 2
Combine boiling water, oatmeal and butter in a large microwave-safe measuring cup and let sit for 20 minutes
- 3
Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon thoroughly in a medium mixing bowl
- 4
Beat the egg and vanilla into the oatmeal mixture with a spoon
- 5
Stir oatmeal mixture into dry ingredients just until mixed
- 6
Stir in cinnamon chips
- 7
Spoon batter into muffin cups
- 8
Bake 18-20 minutes, covering with foil if browning too quickly
- 9
Let cool slightly before removing from pan
Tips
Let the oat mixture sit the full 20 minutes to properly soften the oats and create the right texture.
Don't overmix the batter - stir just until ingredients are combined for tender muffins.
Use foil to shield tops if they brown too quickly during baking.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Can be made 1 day ahead and stored covered.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the 20-minute soaking time to avoid dry, tough oats.
Avoid overmixing to prevent dense, tough muffins.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Rolled oats work best as they hold their texture better. Quick oats may become too mushy during the soaking process.
What if I don't have cinnamon chips?
Chocolate chips work perfectly as a substitute, or you can add extra cinnamon and a pinch of brown sugar to the batter.
How long do these muffins keep?
They'll stay fresh for 2 days at room temperature or up to 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container.