Peach Oatmeal Muffins

momaphet's Note:

This muffin is simple, flavorful, and moist. Using whole wheat pastry flour and oats also make them a fairly healthy start to the day. If you substitute blueberries for the peaches add a 1/4 tsp of cloves. I like a lot of spice and use the higher amounts given.

• Total Time: 28 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• 1 (16 ounce) can peaches , drain and diced small
• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour , see note
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾-1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼-½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼-½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup oatmeal, old fashioned or 1 cup quick oats , not instant
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix together dry ingredients, stir in oats and peaches.
3. Mix together eggs, oil and milk, stir into flour and mix gently just until flour is incorporated; don't over mix lumpy is ok.
4. Pour into greased muffin cups - I dislike muffin papers - don't grease if you use them.
5. Bake 15- 18 minutes until done and muffin springs bake when lightly touched.
6. Note: Whole wheat pastry flour is easily found in most health food stores and some grocers, King Arthur White Wheat Flour is also good. Both of these give your muffins a lighter texture while still providing good nutrition.
7. If using blueberries use about 1 1/2 cups.

Reviews

[LillyZackMom]

These were really good! I used 1C frozen peaches, 1t of cinnamon, 1/2t of nutmeg & skipped the ginger. I subbed applesauce for the oil and used the white whole wheat flour. Oh and I added 1/3c of white chocolate chips ~grin~. They did overflow the muffin tins a bit....I think I could have easily gotten 15 muffins out of this recipe. I'll freeze these for the kids to grab on their way out the door in the mornings. Thanks for sharing!

[HomeFryMama]

I made these this morning with peeled fresh peaches, 2 tsps of almond extract, 1 tsp of vanilla, and 3/4 cup 100% maple syrup substituted for the sugar (I don't eat white sugar). They are delicious!

[MaMere]

I made these for a quick yummy nutritious breakfast this a.m. I used egg beaters in place of the eggs, and applesauce in place of the oil, the peaches I used were "no sugar added"..WONDERFUL! My mix made 18 muffins, so some will be frozen for quick reheat out the door mornings..thanks for sharing momaphet!