Oatmeal Blueberry Breakfast Muffins (Printable)

Tender muffins blend oatmeal and blueberries for a quick, nourishing breakfast delight.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Mixture

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Mixture

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange an oven rack to the middle position.
02 - Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with butter.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs with sugar until well combined. Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in blueberries, reserving a few for topping if desired.
07 - Evenly divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make and bakes in under thirty minutes
  • Uses simple pantry staples for both batter and topping
  • Kid approved snack or breakfast for busy mornings
  • No mixer required only a couple of bowls and a stir
02 -
  • High in fiber for steady morning energy
  • Delicious warm or room temperature makes them versatile for lunchboxes
  • Easy to adapt with add ins like nuts or seeds
03 -
  • Always soak the oats in yogurt first. This step makes muffins softer and prevents any dry grains in your final bite.
  • Do not overmix the batter as this is the biggest reason for tough or dense muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups nearly to the top for that high rise bakery look and finish with a sprinkle of oats or sugar for texture.