Caramel Apple Oatmeal Muffins (Printable)

Baked muffins featuring sweet apple chunks, rich caramel, and wholesome oats for a comforting treat.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

06 - 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

08 - 2 large eggs

09 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

10 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil

11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

12 - 1 cup peeled and diced fresh apple

13 - 1/2 cup caramel chips

01 - Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

02 - In a sizeable bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until uniform.

03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir using a spatula just until no pockets of flour remain; do not overmix.

05 - Fold diced apple and caramel chips gently into the batter to distribute evenly.

06 - Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.

07 - Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Uses everyday pantry items you probably already have
A great make-ahead breakfast or snack for the week
Soft crumb with chewy oats and sweet apple in every bite
That caramel swirl makes them taste like dessert but they are totally breakfast friendly
You will love how your kitchen smells while these bake and I still remember the first time I made these for a fall brunch with friends everybody went back for seconds and wanted the recipe

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High fiber and wholesome thanks to oats and apples
Naturally portable for lunchboxes or busy mornings
Easily made nut free by skipping any garnishes
The caramel is my favorite part I remember the first time my youngest helped swirl the caramel over the muffins and we both agreed the gooey bites tasted just like autumn at a county fair Sometimes we make a double batch just to have enough for breakfast and dessert

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Soak your oats fully for the best texture skipping this step can make your muffins tough and dry Dice apples finely to keep the crumb even and juicy Do not overbake or the caramel can harden instead of staying gooey Work quickly when swirling in the caramel while it is still melted for prettiest tops and pockets of goo Every now and then I press an extra apple slice or sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for an extra burst of flavor