People seem to be in awe when I tell them I make homemade muffins. I think there’s a common misconception that you have to be an aspiring Julia Child to bake muffins from scratch, but it’s actually ridiculously easy. Pour, mix and bake: simple as that. Don’t believe me? Try this beginner level — but expert-taste recipe — and prove it to yourself.

Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 24 muffins

Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
5 cups rolled oats
1 ¾ cups light brown sugar
2/3 cup ground flaxseed
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups blueberries

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.

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3. Add eggs, oil, buttermilk and 1 cup water. Gently stir in blueberries.

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4. Place paper liners in muffin pan. Spoon batter into the muffin cups and fill to the top.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the center is cooked.

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6. Let cool for a few minutes  before eating.

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Recipe inspired by Food52