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5 from 6 votes

Instant Oatmeal Muffins

These easy-to-make muffins are not only soft and delicious, they also get extra flavor and texture from packets of instant oatmeal. Give them a try today!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Snack
Keyword: Muffin
Servings: 12 Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 & 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup White Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 packets Instant Oatmeal
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla or Maple Extract

Streusel Topping

  • 3 tablespoons Flour
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Begin by mixing the streusel ingredients: in a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Cut butter into small chunks and mix it in to dry ingredients using pastry cutter or hands until mixture resembles sand. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine all dry ingredients for muffins.
  • Make a well in the center and pour in beaten egg, milk, oil, and extract.
  • Stir gently until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners; spray liners with nonstick spray.
  • Divide muffin batter among cups, the evenly distribute streusel topping on top of batter.
  • Bake for about 16 minutes until tops of muffins spring back when touched.