These easy, healthy oatmeal muffins are the happy medium between an indulgent slice of Apple Coffee Cake and a wholesome bowl of Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats.
On the wholesome end, you’ll feel fabulous about the ingredients. Oatmeal, whole wheat flour, and naturally sweet maple syrup make these a healthy breakfast muffin choice to kickstart your morning.On the indulgent, I-love-my-breakfast-life end, they have a yummy oat streusel topping that some would argue is the best part (if that’s you, be sure to check out my Coffee Cake Muffins too).
These scrumptious muffins are also a beaming way to start an otherwise ho-hum weekday. While on the weekends, we might lean Goat Cheese Quiche and Oven Baked Bacon, during the work week, it’s nice to have healthy breakfasts or snack on hand, like healthy oatmeal muffins. These oatmeal muffins are:
Quick. Simply measure, mix, bake, and cool. These easy oatmeal muffins can be coffee-side in just over 30 minutes.Light. With right around 200 calories, 7 grams of fat, and 5 grams of protein, these healthy oatmeal muffins are far more balanced than the sugar-laden versions you’ll find in the typical pastry case.Convenient. I love these muffins because they’re an exciting grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings and also freeze beautifully for future enjoyment.And More! These healthy oat muffins with crumb topping are made with whole grain flour, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and can be made dairy-free using your favorite nut, oat, or soy milk.
It can’t get much better than that!
How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
These cinnamon oatmeal muffins are a welcome reminder that breakfast can offer home-baked satisfaction and be healthy at the same time.
The Ingredients
Whole Wheat Flour. My go-to for healthy muffin recipes. Whole wheat flour offers more fiber, B vitamins, and antioxidants than all-purpose flour. It’s an effortless way to up the nutritional content of your everyday cooking and baking.
Rolled Oats. Provides texture and structure to the muffins as they bake. (They’re also my secret to these awesome Healthy Blueberry Muffins.)Oat Flour. Adds a wonderful nuttiness and chew to the muffins.
Baking Powder. Serves as the leavener that gives these muffins their perfect rise. You will not use baking soda for these muffins.Milk. For these easy oatmeal muffins, I went with skim milk but you may use an equal amount of plain unsweetened soy, almond milk, or oat milk.Maple Syrup. Naturally sweetens these muffins and infuses them with lovely maple flavor in every bite.
Coconut Oil. Keeps the muffins moist and tender as they bake.
Eggs. Adds softness and provides structure to these healthy oatmeal muffins. Cinnamon + Nutmeg. Perfectly spices the muffins and makes your kitchen smell divine. (These Gingerbread Muffins are another spiced muffin favorite.)Vanilla Extract. Pairs with the warm cinnamon and nutty oats.Crumb Topping. Because you know you love it! A light sprinkle of an easy crumb topping, made with a brown sugar, butter, and flour blend, finishes each muffin with just the right amount of decadence.
The Directions
Storage Tips
To Store. Leftover muffins may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.To Freeze. Individually wrap and freeze healthy oatmeal muffins for up to two months. Defrost overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for several hours before enjoying.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
Muffin Pan. This non-stick standard muffin pan has been my trusted friend for muffins and cupcakes (like these Carrot Cake Cupcakes) for years.Mixing Bowls. This set of glass mixing bowls I use daily for sweet and savory recipes.Whisk. For gently mixing together the batter for these healthy oatmeal muffins.
Bake yourself some morning magic with these healthy oatmeal muffins!
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