Healthy Cinnamon Walnut Muffins

These Healthy Cinnamon Walnut Breakfast Muffins are hearty, wholesome, and perfect for a nutritious start to your day. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped Unbound Cinnamon walnuts
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
   • Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins or dried cranberries, if using.
5. Prepare the Topping:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
   • Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
6. Fill Muffin Tin and Add Topping:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
   • Sprinkle the oat and walnut topping over each muffin.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.