These healthy baked oatmeal muffins are filled with fresh strawberries and rhubarb. They’re a delicious make ahead, on-the-go breakfast, snack, or dessert.
We are in prime strawberry rhubarb season people, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. PS – did you know that rhubarb is actually a vegetable?! Hence why I’m so keen to highlight it in Veg World recipes.
To celebrate this wonderful time of year, I did a video tutorial about how to make my Sweet Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa on Instagram earlier this week. But the rhubarb fun didn’t stop there!
These Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal Muffins are another great way to use up fresh rhubarb and strawberries.
They have all the same basic ingredients as a baked oatmeal, but baking them in a muffin tin means they come out of the oven in conveniently divided servings! Meaning…they’re freezer and meal prep friendly, folks.
In terms of texture and taste, these muffins are chewy and moist but still dense and filling, and sweet and tart without overdoing it. Perfect lil oatmeal cups of happiness! Since they are made with whole oats (and no flour), they do not have the same texture as a traditional muffin.
Instead, they truly taste like baked oatmeal, just in the shape of a muffin. That’s why it’s so important to let them cool completely after baking before taking them out of the muffin tin, so they don’t fall apart. They firm up while cooling.
Don’t they sound like a great addition to Mother’s Day brunch? I personally love them heated up with a touch of warm butter or peanut butter. You can also eat them on the side of eggs or yogurt for a yummy breakfast.
How to Make Baked Oatmeal Muffins
The base ingredients in these muffins are simple, and you might even have them all in your pantry at the moment.
To get started, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl: gluten free rolled oats, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon. Do the same with the wet ingredients: maple syrup, two beaten eggs, vanilla, and milk (of your choice).
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones, and mix it all up with a rubber spatula. Fold in the diced strawberries and rhubarb. Then spoon the mixture into a greased or lined muffin tin.
Bake them for 30-35 minutes at 350, remove from the oven, and then let them cool IN the muffin tin.
Expert Tips
- The muffin cups should be very full, almost overflowing, when filling the tin. This is OK though, because they are not like traditional muffins that will rise and overflow during baking.
- I mentioned it already, but be sure to let the muffins cool completely before trying to remove them from the tin. Otherwise, they will fall apart.
- Grease the muffin tin liberally before filling it, and gently remove the muffins with a spoon or butter knife to keep them intact.
- To make them vegan: sub 2 tablespoons of chia seeds or milled flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons of water (let sit for 10-15 minutes until thickened) for the eggs, and be sure to use non-dairy milk.
- Additions: add ¼ cup chopped nuts (I put some walnuts in a few of mine!) or ¼ cup chocolate chips for an added touch of sweetness.
Storing and Reheating Baked Oatmeal Muffins
You can store these on the kitchen counter at room temp for up to 3 days, but they have the potential to go bad quickly in this set-up.
To make the muffins last longer, store them in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for ~1 minute until warm, or you can eat them cold!
You can also keep them in the freezer in a bag or container, thaw them in the fridge, and then reheat in the microwave.
For another oat-based breakfast, try my Zucchini Carrot Oat Muffins (one of the most popular recipes on the blog!) or my Spiced Parsnip and Apple Baked Oatmeal. If you want to try another rhubarb and oat treat, you will love my Blueberry Rhubarb Bars!
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal Muffins
Ingredients
- 2.75 cups rolled oats - certified gluten free if you want/need them to be
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs - beaten
- 1.25 cups almond milk - can sub cow's milk or other plant-based milks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries - diced
- 1 cup rhubarb - diced, about 2 stalks
- Brown sugar - for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease (liberally) or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, do the same with the maple syrup, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together.
- Fold in the diced strawberries and rhubarb and mix well. Use an ice cream scooper or large spoon to scoop batter into the muffin tin. The cups should be filled to the brim with batter. I like to sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar on top of each muffin before putting them into the oven…highly recommend!
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the muffins are baked through the center (use a toothpick to test if needed). Remove them from the oven and let them sit in the muffin tin to cool.
- Carefully remove each muffin with a spoon or butter knife. Store in a container in the fridge (up to 5 days) or freezer. Enjoy cold or reheat in the microwave. They taste great with a dab of butter or nut butter.
Notes
- The muffin cups will be very full, almost overflowing, when filling the tin.
- Let the muffins cool completely before trying to remove them from the tin. They will fall apart if you try to remove them while warm.
- The muffins are meant to resemble the texture of baked oatmeal, not traditional muffins. So they will be moist in the center, chewy, and dense…absolutely delicious!
- To make them vegan: sub 2 tablespoons of chia seeds or milled flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons of water (let sit for 10-15 minutes until thickened) for the eggs, and be sure to use non-dairy milk.
- Additions: add ¼ cup chopped nuts (I put some walnuts in a few of mine!) or ¼ cup chocolate chips for an added touch of sweetness.
J
This did not make tasty muffins. It was like eating a sad forgotten bowl of porridge. Waste of my ingredients
Marla
Has anyone made these just with rhubarb, no strawberries?
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Marla, I have not personally tried it, but it would probably work. They just wouldn’t be as sweet, so I recommend increasing the maple syrup if you want them to be sweeter. Let us know if you try!
Jewel Greenberg
These were excellent! Such an easy and healthy breakfast or snack.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Yay, I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jewel!
Debby Reber
The recipe said to use 2 Tablespoons of flax seed instead of eggs to make it vegan. I did that and the muffins fell apart even after cooling. I believe the recipe should say to use ground flax seed as that would work better as a binder than just flax seed.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Debby, you are absolutely right! I meant ground/milled flaxseed, but I see now that I left out the adjective. I will update the post and recipe card accordingly. Thanks for pointing it out.
Shelagh
No flour?
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Nope! Just oats
TSintheKitchen
This recipe is AMAZING! Definitely a new favourite in our house. I made a few small changes & I’ll admit that I was a little skeptical of the mixture at first but they turned out so delicious & texture is absolutely perfect.
I used:
* honey instead of maple syrup
* locally sourced walnut syrup instead of vanilla extract
* extra cinnamon
* unsweetened coconut flakes
* frozen rhubarb & strawberries (I ended up straining the juices because I was worried it would make it too liquidy…)
Thank you so much for this healthy & delicious recipe!
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe! It sounds like you made some great additions. Thanks for sharing, especially the info about using frozen rhubarb and strawberries! I’m sure that will help other readers, too. 🙂
Yvette
Loved these! Not overly sweet as I substituted the maple syrup with 2 tbsp of Xylitol. Always looking for recipes that use less sugar. Anything with oats , rhubarb and strawberries hook me in ☺
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Yvette, I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed these muffins and that the Xylitol substitution worked well for you! Thanks for your 5-star review!
Debbie
Love Love LOVE these – and I Love you for the healthy recipes – especially for anything rhubarb! God’s Blessings
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Debbie, thank you! I’m so glad you love these muffins!!
Dr AnnLiz Simpson
I just made these last night as my husband had been making rhubarb strawberry crisp (with lots of butter and brown sugar and even though it is delish…loaded up with calories) and I was looking for something tasty but a lot healthier! Thank you!
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
I’m so glad you enjoyed this healthier twist on classic strawberry rhubarb desserts! Thanks so much for letting me know and rating the recipe.
Alyssa Mullen
I went strawberry picking last weekend and these muffins were the perfect way to use the leftover strawberries! I made them this morning and they were a big hit with my family. I made half with chocolate chips and half without. Such an easy, delicious and healthy recipe!
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Alyssa! I’m so glad you made the recipe and that everyone enjoyed them!! Adding chocolate chips is a great move :-). Thanks for letting me know. Hope you guys are all doing well!
Moriah
Just made these – they are perfection! Just wanted to drop a big thumbs up. I love that there’s a healthier way to use my rhubarb than all the pies and crisps!
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Moriah, that’s great! I’m so glad that you enjoyed them. Thanks for rating the recipe and letting me know! 🙂
Brenda Adams
They are a big hit in my household. I had to tweak the recipe due to what I had in the house. I used 1% milk, regula pancake syrup and for the brown sugar it only says 1. So I only put 1/2 cup not knowing if you meant 1cup or 1 tbsp. Love them
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Brenda, so glad that they are a hit! On the recipe card, there are no measurements listed before brown sugar because it is meant just for dusting the muffins before you put them in the oven. If you were looking at the ingredient list on Pinterest, it’s possible it had the number 1 before brown sugar because of how Pinterest sets up their pins. In any case, it sounds like adding the brown sugar to the batter worked for you, which is great! Thanks for rating the recipe and letting me know!
Toni
I never comment on anything, ever! And also not a big muffin fan, but these are amazing!! The kids, hubby, and neighbours all approve 🙂 thanks the delicious AND super easy recipe! (I’ve made them 4 times now and they never make it through the day!)
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Toni, That’s so great! I’m so glad that you enjoyed them so much to leave a comment and let me know!!! Thanks so much.
Michelle
Do you have any nutrition facts for these?
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Unfortunately I do not have that capability yet for my recipes, but it will be coming soon. To figure out the nutrition facts, you can plug in the recipe here: https://cronometer.com/. Hope that helps!