Easy Oatmeal Muffins

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it generously or lining it with paper liners. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins In a small bowl, combine the milk and quick-cooking oats. Allow the mixture to soak for 15 minutes to soften the oats. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and vegetable oil until well combined. Stir in the oat mixture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening and prevents lumps. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine. Overmixing can result in tough muffins. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. (20-25 minutes)

Recipe View Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.