Cocoa Oatmeal Muffins
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4.8
Cocoa Oatmeal Muffins
Description
This recipe begins by soaking rolled oats in buttermilk for 20 minutes, which softens the oats and adds moisture to the muffins. The batter is created by creaming softened butter with light brown sugar and egg, then alternating additions of a mixture of all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda with the oat-buttermilk mixture. Mini chocolate chips fold into the batter add bursts of chocolate throughout.
Baked at 400ºF in prepared muffin tins for 16 to 18 minutes, the muffins develop a slightly firm but moist crumb. The oats contribute a subtle texture and heartiness, while the cocoa powder provides a mild chocolate flavor that complements the sweetness without overwhelming. The small chocolate chips add soft, melted pockets of chocolate within each muffin.
These muffins are good for breakfast, lunchboxes, or as a snack. They store well for several days and can be warmed slightly before eating. The recipe estimates nutritional information, which can vary by brand ingredients used.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats quick-cooking
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the oats and buttermilk and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400ºF. Grease 16 muffin tins or line with cupcake wrappers.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and egg until fluffy. Stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with the oats mixture. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
- Fill prepared cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
- Rolled oats are soaked in buttermilk to soften, enhancing the texture and moisture of the muffins.
- Muffins bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 400ºF; test doneness with a wooden pick inserted in center.
- Mini chocolate chips add vanilla-sweet chocolate bursts within a mild cocoa-flavored crumb.
- Nutrition info varies with ingredient brands; consider this a general guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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