Description
Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with juicy strawberries and hearty oats, making them a healthy and delicious choice for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats: adds fiber and hearty texture
- 1 cup milk: softens oats and adds moisture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour: provides structure
- 2 large eggs: bind ingredients together
- 1/2 cup brown sugar: adds sweetness and depth
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter: ensures moist muffins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: enhances flavor
- 1 teaspoon baking powder: helps muffins rise
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda: improves texture
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: balances flavors
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped: adds fruity sweetness and moisture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a bowl, combine rolled oats and milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to soften.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the soaked oats mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them first.
- Soaking oats is essential for a tender texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg