blueberry oatmeal muffins

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 cup flour 

• 1 cup oats 

• 1 tsp baking soda 

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

• 1/2 tsp salt 

• 1 cup milk (reduce to 3/4 cup if using frozen blueberries)

• 1/2 cup melted & cooled coconut oil 

• 1/2 cup brown sugar 

• 1 large egg 

• 1 tsp vanilla 

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, see milk note above)

STEPS:

1. Combine milk and oats, set aside for 20 minutes to soak - stir and allow 10 more minutes if needed 

2. Preheat oven to 425 and prepare muffin tin with liners or baking spray 

3. Combine all dry ingredients and set aside (flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt)

4. Whisk wet ingredients (except the soaked oats and blueberries)

5. Pour wet mixture into dry

6. Then gently fold soaked oats and blueberries just until combined, taking care not to puncture the blueberries 

7. Add brown sugar and a sprinkle of oats on top if desired 

8. Bake at 425 for 5 minutes, then reduce head to 350 and bake for another 16-17 minutes (don’t open the oven door!)

9. Once the muffins are slightly browned and pass the toothpick test, remove from oven 

10. Allow to cool in tin for ~5 mins before transferring to cooling rack