Apple Oatmeal Crisp Muffins
This post was sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions expressed here are my own as I only promote brands that I truly love.
Apple Oatmeal Crisp Muffins are tender, whole grain apple crisp muffins studded with chunks of apple and topped with an oat streusel!
My kids have been back to school for an entire week already, and things are transitioning nicely. I’m getting used to a quiet house again — the first day of school I was so out of sorts being alone!
I did have my dog, but he’s a pretty quiet guy. 🙂
My boys go to different schools now, so I’m on a mission to make things go as smoothly as possible so we can get out the door fast.
These apple crisp muffins are a quick and easy breakfast, and perfectly portable in case we’re running late.
It happens!
Apple Crisp Muffins
I’m pretty vocal about my love of oatmeal. It’s in the regular breakfast rotation in some form, but I had the idea to make this apple crisp muffin recipe for a fun back to school breakfast.
These healthy apple crisp muffins are whole grain with whole wheat white flour and a double dose of oatmeal in the muffins themselves and in the streusel.
That’s double the oatmeal love!
Speaking of oatmeal….I used Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats for this recipe.
I always have a variety of Bob’s Red Mill products on hand because it’s a brand that I trust. Their oats are no exception, and what sets them apart is that they’re kiln roasted to give them a delicious, wholesome flavor.
Oats are incredibly versatile as shown in these apple muffins. When baked inside, they add a mild nutty flavor, and a slightly chewy texture that I love.
In the crisp topping, the oats become nice and crispy, resulting in muffins with even more texture.
Let’s not forget that oats are rich in dietary fiber and help reduce cholesterol. They’re a huge win any way you look at them!
How to make apple crisp muffins
These apple crisp muffins are extremely easy to make, and I’ve included a tutorial to make things even easier.
Let’s get down to the basics:
- First we place our dry ingredients in medium bowl. Next, we whisk our wet ingredients together in a large bowl, and stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- After that, we fold in our fresh apple chunks, and divide the batter equally between our 12 muffin cups. I like to use an ice cream scoop to spoon the batter in…it makes life much easier!
- Next, prepare the streusel topping. Place all the ingredients in a small bowl, then using a pastry blender, two forks, or your fingers, work the cold chunks of butter into the oat-flour mixture.
- Place the streusel on top of the muffin batter (you may have some leftover), and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Once the muffins have cooled, make the glaze and drizzle it over the top of the muffins. That’s completely optional, of course, but it does add a little drama, doesn’t it? 😉
These healthy apple muffins were a huge hit with my boys, and it eased the pain involved with going back to school. They’re completely reminiscent of apple crisp with big chunks of apple and that golden brown streusel topping.
Back to school breakfasts really don’t get much better than this. 🙂
Need more breakfast ideas? See my other breakfast recipes.
More apple recipes you’ll love:
Apple pie from Taste of Home
Apple Oatmeal Crisp Muffins
Ingredients
For the muffins:
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat white flour
- 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk your favorite
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2" chunks
For the Streusel:
- 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons skim milk
Equipment
Instructions
Prepare the muffins:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard muffin pan with paper liners or spray the cavities with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, vigorously whisk the sugar, oil, and eggs until frothy, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the Greek yogurt and milk until incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined, then fold in the apple chunks. Divide the batter evenly between each of the 12 muffin cups.
Prepare the streusel:
- Place the flour, oats, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cold butter chunks and incorporate into the dry mixture using your fingers, a pastry blender, or two forks until the the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbles. Top the batter with the streusel -- you may not need all of it.
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed gently, or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely.
Prepare the glaze (optional):
- Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of milk and stir. Add another 1-2 teaspoons of milk depending on the desired consistency. Spoon a bit of glaze over each muffin and allow to set at room temperature.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- If you have leftover streusel, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for your next back of muffins, quick bread, or individual sized apple crisps.
- Omit the glaze for a muffin that's lower in sugar.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
41 Comments on “Apple Oatmeal Crisp Muffins”
The kids in my area started school last Wednesday, and I already noticed it being quieter in my neighborhood! I would love to wake up to a few of these muffins, Marcie! I love oats too, but have never used them in a muffin like this before! Love the apple flavor!
My neighborhood would be quieter but I live right behind a school! lol Thanks, Gayle!
haha Emma isn’t so quiet … well sometimes but not a lot! 🙂 I love the sound of these muffins!! It was ever-so-slightly cooler out this morning and what I would do for one of these with my coffee! Making me dream of fall!!
My dog sleeps most of the day, but he does go on an occasional barking spree with the neighbor’s dogs (his frenemies!). lol Thanks, Ashley, and these definitely hit the spot with some coffee! 🙂
Glad your kids are transitioning back to school nicely! And I totally understand feeling alone during the day! My dog can be quiet at times too… if she isn’t running around howling like the baby wolf she is. Anyways, these muffins are all sorts of amazing, Marcie!!!!! Love the fresh apple chunks and oatmeal streusel!! I could seriously eat a dozen of these babies in one sitting! SO GOOD! Pinned! Cheers!
Thank you, Cheyanne, and my dog isn’t ALWAYS quiet (he does go into barking fits now and again). haha I wish I could share some of these muffins with you, too! 🙂
these muffins sound like the perfect back to school snack! love the addition of oats!
Thank you, Manali! My kids loved ’em! 🙂
Apple and oats go so well together. And these apple crisp muffins are speaking to me, Marcie. Wonderful share. Glad that your kids are settling back in school.
Thank you so much, Anu!
I love that there’s streusel AND a glaze on these muffins- serious deliciousness, you didn’t skimp on those toppings at all!
I did go all the way with these! Thank you, Medha! ?
Muffins always went over well in our home. Apples and oatmeal are so right for fall! Bet these didn’t last long!
They didn’t last long Abbe — thank you! ?
I love oatmeal too, especially in muffin form!! These look like the perfect fall breakfast 🙂
Thank you, Megan!
Apple is one fruit I don’t like to have. I think I had apple regularly only during my Pregnancy. But then I love apple if it is added to some recipes or I love it along with milk and cornflakes. I think i will try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Cooked apple really is the best — I agree! Thank you, Puja!
You’re so lucky summer is closer to Labor Day — whatever happened to that?! Enjoy the last few weeks! ?
I love that streusel!
Thank you, Julie!
I love apple muffins and the topping on these look amazing!
Thank you, Deb!
I can see your kids purposely running late just to get one of these beauties! I can almost smell them through the screen…mmm. They look perfect!
Thank you so much, Sarah! 🙂
Muffins are always a hit in our house and these look like they would really hit the spot!
They sure hit the spot here — thanks, Jamie!
These look absolutely delicious! I am so looking forward to fall!
Thank you, Nancy, and so am I! 🙂
yum!! these look amazing marcie, and so ideal for fall. really wish i had a muffin right now Xx
Thank you, Thalia, and I’d love to share one with you!
These are brilliant! I can’t wait to make them for breakfast and also send them in my kids school lunch!
Thank you so much, Rachael!
The most PERFECT muffins! I love these, Marcie!
Thank you, Cathy! 🙂
I’ll be trying these muffins soon for sure, Marcie! I’m feeling ready for all of the fall flavors, and these look so hearty with all of those oats! The drizzle on top makes them extra pretty, too!
Thank you, Kristine! I knew these would help get the kids excited for school to start!
This recipe looks delicious! Wondering if I can substitute unsweetened applesauce for the greek yogurt? Lactose intolerant! I can substitute the milk with almond milk
Hi Glenda! These should turn out great if you sub the Greek yogurt with applesauce or 1/2 cup more almond milk (3/4 cup total). I’d love to hear how it turns out with the substitutions!
Do you happen to have the calorie count for these muffins?
I’m working on adding calorie information into my recipes in the very near future, Jackie, but unfortunately I don’t have it at this time.