Why can't oatmeal muffins taste more like oatmeal cookies? These do! The trick is to first caramelize the oatmeal. Enjoy the nice, deep oatmeal flavor.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons wheat germ
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/3 cups raisins
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 2/3 cup oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice until golden brown. Stir in 2/3 cup water and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar. Cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup uncooked oats, baking powder and wheat germ. Whisk together egg and evaporated milk. Make a well in the center of flour mixture, and pour in egg mixture and cooked oatmeal. Mix just until combined. Dredge raisins in 1 tablespoon flour, then fold into batter. Spoon into muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.