Maple Oatmeal Muffins

By AzWench

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats (quick-cooking or regular)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine oats and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add maple syrup, butter, and egg to oat mixture. Pour oat mixture into flour. Stir until just moistened. Fold in half of the pecans.

Spoon batter into a muffin tin lined with 12 paper liners. Sprinkle with reserved pecans. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes.