Baking · serves 2

Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins

Oats soaked in milk first. That twenty-minute wait is why they stay soft for days.

50 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 100g oats
  • 240ml milk
  • 150g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 225g caster sugar
  • 110ml sunflower oil
  • 60g yogurt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200g blackberries or any berries

Method

  1. Soak the oats in the milk for 20 minutes. Don't skip it — dry oats stay gritty.
  2. Sift flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and sugar together.
  3. Whisk oil, yogurt and vanilla, pour into the dry, then add the soaked oats.
  4. Fold the berries in last, gently, or they bleed through the batter.
  5. Cases three-quarters full. 200°C for 20-25 minutes.

Questions people ask about Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins

How long does Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins take?

About 50 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What is the one thing to get right in Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins?

Soak the oats in the milk for 20 minutes. Don't skip it — dry oats stay gritty.

What can I use instead of maida in Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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