How to Make Steel-Cut Oat Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Steel-cut oats are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from breakfast porridge to savory salads. One lesser-known way to incorporate these hearty oats into your diet is by using them in a delicious batch of muffins. These Steel-Cut Oat Muffins are a perfect way to start your day with a healthy and satisfying treat.

Steel-cut oats, also known as Irish or Scottish oats, are whole oat groats that have been chopped into pieces rather than rolled....

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup wheat flour, sifted
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons pureed prunes

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with foil liners. Spray liners with cooking spray.
  • Place oats into a bowl and add milk. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Mix together egg, oil, and prunes in a large mixing bowl. Add oat mixture and stir to combine. Stir in flour mixture just until blended. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 60mg