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Delicious oatmeal chocolate chip muffins ready for breakfast

Fearless 3-Day Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Muffins

These muffins combine hearty rolled oats with rich chocolate chips, delivering a satisfying start to your day. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as a midday snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Muffin Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For structure and stability.
  • 1 cup rolled oats Adds a wholesome chewy texture.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Sweetness that complements the chocolate.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Leavens the muffins for a light feel.
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda Helps the muffins rise beautifully.
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds the mixture together.
  • 1 cup milk Adds moisture and richness.
  • 0.25 cups vegetable oil or melted butter Keeps the muffins tender.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm, inviting flavor.
  • 0.75 cups chocolate chips Because every muffin deserves some chocolate goodness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just mixed. Don't overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Carefully fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups.
  2. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer stuck in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with a pat of butter for richness. They also pair well with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.