Apple Oatmeal Muffins (Printer-Friendly)

Soft muffins packed with Honeycrisp apples, oats, and warm spices for a comforting start or snack.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
08 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Produce

13 - 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and finely chopped

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine rolled oats and whole milk in a medium bowl. Let soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the oats and ensure a moist texture.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and rolled oats until evenly combined and smooth.
03 - Lightly beat the egg in a separate bowl, then whisk in vegetable oil and vanilla extract until homogenous.
04 - Add the soaked oats and wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Gently fold until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in the finely chopped Honeycrisp apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly into a greased or lined 12-cup muffin tin. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Uniformly dice apples into approximately 1/4-inch pieces to ensure consistent baking and prevent soggy pockets.
02 - Fully soaking oats before mixing prevents chewy texture and promotes tender crumb.
03 - Avoid overmixing batter to maintain lightness; mix only until dry ingredients are incorporated.
04 - For a bakery-style finish, sprinkle coarse sugar or extra oats on muffin tops before baking.
05 - Using a large cookie scoop ensures uniform muffin sizes and even baking.

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