There’s just something so satisfying about baking muffins. They’re quick, comforting, and always hit the spot—whether it’s for a grab-and-go breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. I especially love how easy they are to whip up and how well they freeze, making them perfect for planning ahead. If you’re looking for a delicious place to start, be sure to try my Espresso Muffin recipe —it’s one of my favorites!Â

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Makes 15 – 18 medium muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour preferably organic
1 cup quick cooking oats
3 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 large apple – peeled, cored and cut into small pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar in the raw

Optional: 1 cup raisins

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Preheat oven to 400°
Prepare a muffin tin either by greasing the cups or lining them with paper cups and spraying with cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking power, baking soda and salt. Mix well.

Add the apple pieces (and raisins if using) and toss to coat.
In a medium bowl mix together the buttermilk, canola oil, orange juice concentrate, maple syrup, brown sugar and egg.
Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together until just combined. Don’t over mix.

add apple oatmeal muffin batter to muffin tins — *my muffin tins are O.L.D. but they bake so well*

Using a large scoop or spoon add the batter to the prepared muffin tin.
Sprinkle the top with the sugar in the raw.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 – 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove and let cool on a wire rack.

How Were the Apple Oatmeal Muffins?

I love these muffins. The pieces of apple don’t cook to mush, so they still have a bit of texture which is a lovely surprise in the muffin. The cinnamon adds nice flavor and would be great in a breakfast basket with cherry, chocolate and pistachio muffins and honey roasted strawberry muffins.

Muffin Recipe – Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour preferably organic
1 cup quick cooking oats
3 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 large apple – peeled cored and cut into small pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar in the raw
Optional: 1 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°
Prepare a muffin tin either by greasing the cups or lining them with paper cups and spraying with cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking power, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
Add the apple pieces (and raisins if using) and toss to coat.
In a medium bowl mix together the buttermilk, canola oil, orange juice concentrate, maple syrup, brown sugar and egg.
Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together until just combined. Don’t over mix.
my muffin tins are O.L.D. but they bake so well
Using a large scoop or spoon add the batter to the prepared muffin tin.
Sprinkle the top with the sugar in the raw.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 – 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove and let cool on a wire rack.