Yummy Oatmeal Muffins

You know those lazy mornings when inspiration strikes (or you just need to use up that milk on the brink)? That’s when I whip up this delightful breakfast treat! These yummy oatmeal muffins are my go-to recipe! It is perfect for using whatever fruit you have – fresh, dried, you name it. I love tossing in some craisins or fruit crisps for a little flavor.

The best part? Swapping oil for yogurt makes these goodies fluffy and healthy. This recipe is just the basics, so get creative and have fun with it!

Yummy Oatmeal Muffins

I call this my “we use what we have” recipe. Once you have the basic ingredients down you'll be able to toss together any kind of muffins. You can use leftover cereal up or that one yogurt snack pack that just lingers in the fridge.

If you enjoy this recipe our cinnamon raisin oatmeal cookies are also a kid favorite!

Yummy Oatmeal Muffins

Quick, easy, and healthy muffins using yogurt instead of oil and fresh or dried fruit!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat both work fine
• 1/4 cup sugar or lightly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup yogurt – whatever kind you got on hand!
• 1 egg
• 1 cup fruit – berries dried fruit, frozen, it all works!

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups or 12 mini muffins and 6 regular muffins.
• In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients, stir in the milk, yogurt, and egg just until dry ingredients are evenly moist. If you have kids helping don't worry about them getting over mixed, haven't had an issue yet. Fold in the fruit. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tops are golden! Serve warm with butter. Delish.

Notes

Makes 12 regular muffins or 12 mini and 6 regular muffins!

Whip up these easy and delicious muffins for a perfect breakfast treat! Our go-to recipe is versatile, letting you use fresh or dried fruit like craisins for a burst of flavor. Made with yogurt instead of oil, these fluffy muffins are not just tasty but healthy too.

Perfect for lazy mornings or when you need to use up yogurt or berries in the fridge. Get creative and make this basic muffin recipe your own – a fun and nutritious start to your day!

What's your favorite muffin?