Description
These Blackberry Cinnamon Swirl Oatmeal Muffins are a delicious and wholesome treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. Loaded with juicy blackberries and a hint of warm cinnamon, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the muffins:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries (cut in half if large)
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Soak oats: In a small bowl, combine oats and milk; let soak for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add melted butter, and vanilla. Mix in soaked oats and milk.
- Mix batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in blackberries.
- Make cinnamon swirl: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon batter into muffin cups, sprinkle with cinnamon swirl, and swirl gently.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well and are great for breakfast or snacks.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or a streusel topping.
- Raspberries or blueberries can be used as substitutes for blackberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
