Cocoa Oatmeal Muffins

Redsie's Note:

From Robin Hood - can't wait to try them!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 muffins

• 1 ¼ cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ cup oats
• 1⁄3; cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine , melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup nuts , chopped

Directions:

1. Stir together flour, sugar, oats, cocoa, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
2. Beat eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla in small bowl.
3. Add milk mixture and nuts all at once to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened.
4. Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups.
5. Bake at 400°Ffor 15 to 20 minutes, or until done.
6. Serve warm with Honey Spread (Beat together 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter and 1/3 cup (75 mL) honey until smooth. Makes about 3/4 cup).

Reviews

[Anemone]

We also found this recipe from Robin Hood; they've been a favourite for awhile! We substitute the butter with applesauce for a treat. I'm going to try Sweet Cinnamon's idea of using yogurt in place of butter next time. Sounds yum!

[iheartthecolor]

I veganized these... used egg replacer for the 2 eggs, soymilk and earth balance. I was worried about the batter being really liquid so I added 1/2 cup more oats, but like the reviewers said these baked up fine and I don't think I needed the extra oats. I did end up with 15 muffins instead of 12 though.... anyways, they were delicious!!

[Kauaian cook]

I made these pretty much as stated -- did use a bit less sugar and left out the nuts. The batter is quite liquidy, but cooks up fine. Excellent texture and good light flavor. Next time will add either chocolate chips, raisins or dried cranberries to give a little more interest to the muffin. We're all so spoiled with the choices these days!!!