Apple Oatmeal Muffins

These delicious Apple Oatmeal Muffins are a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. Moist and flavorful, with the sweetness of apples and the warmth of cinnamon, they're sure to become a family favorite! Made in just 20-22 minutes, you can have a dozen muffins ready to devour.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups oats (uncooked)
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup diced apples (about 2-3 medium-sized apples)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large egg

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, cinnamon, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, mix together sugar, milk, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and egg.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apples.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Sprinkle the topping (see below) over each muffin.

Topping

• 1/4 cup oats (uncooked)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted margarine

Instructions

1. Mix all the topping ingredients together until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle over each muffin before baking.

Baking and Enjoying

1. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
2. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations and Adjustments

• To make Coffee Cake, simply use a loaf pan instead of muffin tins and adjust baking time accordingly (about 35-40 minutes).

• Try adding other spices like nutmeg or cardamom to give the muffins an extra boost of flavor.

• Experiment with different types of sugar, like honey or maple syrup, for added depth of flavor.