Eggnog is still in, right? Or am I two weeks too late? Even so. I’m celebrating Christmas today so Eggnog is totally in!
We are going to dive into these Oatmeal Eggnog Muffins in a couple of hours. After that we are going to take an eating-break, and later we will stuff our faces with everything under the sun. I have the slow cooker on, two ovens, three stove top burners… everything and everyone is working overtime today. As they should.
It’s going to be a fun day with family and friends and I am really looking forward to it. If you need me, I will either be in the kitchen, or at the table satisfying my inner fat kid.
That’s why I made these muffins sort of healthy. Balance is the key to my game. 😉
On a side note – I wonder if adding oats to a cheeseburger patty (beef and all), would define that cheeseburger as a healthy cheeseburger. Hmmm…
Anywho!
These Eggnog Muffins are really, really good. I was kind of surprised because I am not a fan of Eggnog, but Eggnog in muffins is a great idea! They are a bit spicy, they are also very sweet, and they smell wonderfully. Serve these with a side of milk and enjoy!
Now I’m going to go back into that kitchen and see what else I need to taste… 🙂
To those celebrating today, Merry Christmas! Christ is Born!
Честит Божик! Христос се Роди!
ENJOY!
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ tsp rum extract
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Turbinado Sugar
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Line two standard 6-cavity muffin pans with paper cups and spray each cup with a nonstick spray. You can also use a 12-cavity cupcake pan.
- Place the oats and eggnog in a bowl and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
- Stir the eggs into the eggnog mixture; mix in the vanilla, rum, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Pour the eggnog mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, sprinkling turbinado sugar on top of each muffin.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack.
WW SmartPoints: 7
Anie says
Great muffins. For extra fibres, I used whole wheat flour and a few tablespoons more eggnog as well as flax eggs instead of eggs. Don’t skip the soaking of the oats. I ended up letting the mixture of oats + oil and sugar soaking another 20 min because I was interrupted and the mixture was light and fluffy. A Holiday keeper!
Maria Dunki says
Excellent muffins! The recipe worked perfectly.
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Maria!! Happy to know that you enjoyed them! Thank you! That recipe is also very customizable and you can add/swap with whatever other ingredients you like.
Suzanne says
Hi Katerina,
I made these for my husband tonight with the rest of his eggnog and he loved them. I’m not an eggnog fan but he is so he was a happy camper. Cheers to you!
Kate@Diethood says
Yay! I’m so glad he liked them!! I am not an eggnog fan either, but I ate half of these muffins. 🙂
Jean (Lemons & Anchovies) says
I don’t think I’ve ever had eggnog–crazy, right? 🙂 These muffins sound so good, though. So pretty, too! 🙂
Valerie says
Merry Christmas, Kate! xo
May I celebrate vicariously through you and feed my inner fat kid too? (She panics after the holidays which makes her even more hungry.)
And yes, methinks oatmeal is the default healthy ingredient.
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your muffins look wonderful. Love the little crusty surface on top. 🙂
Chris says
Right, why not use some eggnog. There is still a bit left. Those muffins look luvly!
bakerbynature says
Merry Christmas to you 🙂
We celebrated last month, but I stocked up on enough eggnog to last me till at least February. Love these muffins!
Patty says
Never to late for eggnog!!!
Your muffins look fabulous for my breakfast;-)
Happy New Year to you and your lovely family!
Nancy R says
I am loving the eggnog in these muffins. I must try them soon.
Merry Xmas to you and your family.
Kate@Diethood says
Merry Christmas, Nancy!!
Terra says
Why not add egg nog anytime of the year right? Heck it is delicious for sure:-) Your balance of healthy in these muffins ROCK!!! Hugs, Terra
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Oatmeal muffins are my favorite, these look fab!!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
Merry Christmas! I think egg nog should be ‘in’ all year, truth be told. I love the stuff. 🙂
I love muffins for breakfast so be sure to save me one, ok?
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
What a heavenly start to the day. 🙂
Ramona says
I definitely say eggnog is still in.. Merry Christmas to you and your family today!!
I hope you have a fabulous day celebrating. 🙂
Ella-Home Cooking Adventure says
These muffins looks delicious with a beautiful crust on top, and seem easy to do. I am curious about the eggnog in muffins so I will give these a try.