Cinnamon Streusel Oatmeal Muffins

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Take your whole grain oats to the next level with this oatmeal muffin recipe made with cinnamon streusel topping. It tastes amazing and it’s super easy to make!

Blending oats into muffin batter is a great way to increase fiber intake, while coaxing your body with a wholesome, tasty and nutritious meal. Here are easy oatmeal muffins that are inspired by classic flavor combinations. 

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If you’re looking for a healthy grab and go breakfast or simply want to snazzy up your morning routine, look no further than this cinnamon streusel oatmeal muffin. Takes only a few minutes to prepare, bakes up in a jiffy and serves up a fulfilling quick bread that you can take on the road.

How to make cinnamon streusel oatmeal muffin?

Making this quick bread couldn’t be any easier. Dive in because you are guaranteed to love the cinnamon streusel topping that coats the oatmeal muffin. Gather together the handful of ingredients and follow along for a tasty meal prep idea.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil and vanilla, then add the rolled oats. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just moistened. Gently fold in the raisins.

Divide mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan.

In a small bowl, make the streusel topping combining the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and cold butter. Use a fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture resulting in tiny pea-sized pieces.

Sprinkle the streusel topping over the muffin batter.
Bake at 450°F for 5 minutes.

Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Remove the muffin pan from the oven and leave the muffins inside for 5 minutes.

Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cinnamon Streusel Oatmeal Muffin Tips

There are a few tips and tricks for making the best cinnamon streusel oatmeal muffins that you have ever had. Slight adjustments will give you an enjoyable experience that is good until the last bite.

• Cinnamon: The aromatic spice contains subtle sweetness that enhances the taste of the whole grain oats. Cinnamon is found in the muffin batter, and also in the streusel topping.
• Dried fruit: Raisins are a great additions that compliments the cinnamon and oats. Cranberries, dates, and figs are some variations to consider for this simple oatmeal muffin recipe.
• Nuts: If you’re looking for a slight crunch, then add some of your favorite nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans or walnuts.
• Oats: For a palatable texture, rolled oats or quick oats are the preferred type of oats for this muffin preparation. If using quick oats, reduce the soaking time time to about 5 minutes.
• Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness to suit your taste preference. There is a subtle balance of sweetness in the oatmeal base and streusel topping.
• Consistency: The muffin batter is tad bit dense compared to other recipes we have tested, but there is no concern over the muffins being dry. It’s best to not use a muffin liner because the muffin sticks to the paper. For best results, bake the muffin in a nonstick pan without a liner. The muffins are crispy outside with a moist center.
• High heat: Begin baking on high heat to force the muffins to spring up quickly. Then, reduce the temperature to fully bake the inside of the muffins. The results are a tall muffins that have a moist center.
• Make ahead: Oatmeal muffins are a tasty breakfast or delicious afternoon snack that can easily be meal prepped ahead of time. Enjoy at room temp, or quickly warm the muffin in the microwave, or in a hot oven.
• Storage: Oatmeal muffins stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw the frozen muffin in the refrigerator overnight, then bring to room temperature before eating.

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