Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped apples

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in apples.
6. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow muffins to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• You can freeze the muffins for up to 3 months.
• You can use any type of apples you like for these muffins.
• You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for an extra crunch.