Maple Pear Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Name: Maple Pear Oatmeal Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; Whole Wheat Flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup chopped pecans; ¾ cup rolled oats; 2 medium ripe pears; 1 cup buttermilk; ¾ cup packed light brown sugar; ½ cup maple syrup; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg; Cooking spray, for greasing muffin tin; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these irresistible Maple Pear Oatmeal Muffins! Adapted from a Culinary Institute of America recipe, these muffins combine the sweetness of ripe pears and maple syrup with the heartiness of oatmeal and crunchy pecans. A perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack, these muffins are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience a taste of autumn in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 215 kcal

Protein 8g

Rating 4.3 (6 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Pear Oatmeal Muffins

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Whole Wheat Flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup rolled oats
2 medium ripe pears
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
Cooking spray, for greasing muffin tin
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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How to Make Maple Pear Oatmeal Muffins

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup rolled oats, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Core and dice 2 medium ripe pears into ½-inch pieces.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 1 large egg, and all but 2 tablespoons of the rolled oats.
Gently fold the diced pears into the wet ingredients. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the reserved 2 tablespoons of rolled oats with ½ cup chopped pecans. Set aside for topping.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
Sprinkle the pecan oat topping evenly over the muffins.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!