There is something about baked goods with raisins in them that make my mouth water. Especially if there is a healthy dose of cinnamon as well. When it comes to breakfast, muffins reign supreme in our house. They are a delicious option to grab in the morning, or for a snack during school or work. There are plenty of different muffins out there to make. One of our favorites is oatmeal raisin muffins. They are the perfect combination of moist texture, with a strong cinnamon raisin taste.

If you are looking for an easy delicious recipe for the family to try, then this is for you. It is also a great way to teach your children how to cook, ensuring that they learn vital life skills. This recipe makes 12 muffins.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small mixing bowl, mix together oats and buttermilk. Allow to sit for a few minutes.

Combine egg, brown sugar and oil in another mixing bowl. Add this to the oat mixture and stir until well combined.

In a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients.

Pour in the liquid mixture and stir. The batter will become fairly thick at this point, however, this is how the batter should be. Make sure everything is well combined and no lumps of dry flour remain.

Fold in raisins.

Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. These muffins will rise a fair bit, so you don’t want to fill them to the top.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, combine oats and buttermilk.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the egg, brown sugar and oil; stir in oat mixture.
4. Combine the dry ingredients; stir until thoroughly mixed.
5. Fold in raisins.
6. Fill lined muffin cups 3/4 full.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Give these oatmeal raisin muffins a try. They make a great breakfast option. Looking for more cinnamon raisin recipes? Try these cinnamon raisin scones.