Spiced Pear & Oat Breakfast Muffins - My Fussy Eater | Easy Family Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why are my oatmeal muffins dry? ›

Too little fat will result in dry, less tender muffins. Carefully cut on lines found on the butter/margarine stick wrapper. Or, pack it into dry (nested) measuring cup, then use a spatula or straight edge of a knife blade to level even with the top of the cup.

Because oatmeal muffins use oats that are high in fiber, they are one of the best weight loss breakfast options available. The fiber will help keep people full for longer so just one muffin is all it takes to get and stay full.

Along with these positive benefits, research shows this popular breakfast can even support weight-loss and weight-management efforts. According to a 2021 review published in Foods, oat beta-glucan has positive effects on hyperglycemia, lowering blood lipid levels and reducing weight.

Overall, oats are a low-risk, high-reward food. However, despite their numerous health benefits, there are a few things to keep in mind if you're new to the oat game. Oats are high in soluble fiber, which is good for digestion, but it may also cause bloating, increased gas, and abdominal cramps for some people.

Oats contain a type of soluble fiber, called beta glucan, which lowers blood glucose and cholesterol levels, thus reducing risk of heart disease and diabetes. Beta glucan also promotes healthy gut bacteria and intestinal health.

If the muffins are dry, it is possible that they were baked for slightly too long. The oven temperature is slightly higher that you would normally use for cakes, as this helps to give the muffins nicely domed tops, a good crust and a moist interior. This means that the baking time is only 15-20 minutes.

If you're using ½ cup of oats, then use 1 cup of milk and ½ cup of water to cook the oatmeal. If you're looking to make your oatmeal extra creamy, use all plant milk. Bottom line, never cook the oatmeal in just water, it doesn't give great results.

You can add a little more if the batter seems really thick and dry. Next, try adding a little fat. You don't need much – maybe 2-3 tablespoons of butter – but this will help make the muffins lighter. Butter helps to hold the little air bubbles that expand while the muffins are in the oven and create that airy texture.

Why does my oatmeal come out dry? ›

"Not cooking them long enough might get you dry unchewy oats that are not as palatable to enjoy," says Maggie Michalczyk, Chicago-based RDN and author of The Great Big Pumpkin Cookbook.