Bake a batch of these oatmeal raisin cake mix muffins and see if your family doesn't eat them in record time. Don't like raisins? Try mini chocolate chips or craisins instead!
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This is my first batch of oatmeal raisin cake mix muffins and I'm totally sold. I've baked muffins from scratch and while I always find them delicious, they can be a bit tedious.
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Using a cake mix is a genius step to cut down on a bit of the prep work. And a yellow cake mix (Betty Crocker yellow cake mix) is cheap and gives these oatmeal raisin muffins a little added sweetness, which is something I always like in a breakfast muffin.
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These cake mix muffins aren't as dense as other recipes I've made, so be gentle or they'll crumble to pieces. Of course that sort of crumbly action never bothered me; I have no problem slathering butter all over the crumbs to make them easier to eat.
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I swear by a large dough scoop when making muffins because it usually fills the muffin cups exactly ⅔ full (perfect for most muffins and cupcakes). For this recipe, you'll want to add an additional 2 tablespoons of batter per cup so they're ¾ full. If you're not a fan of raisins, try substituting some mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or maybe even a combination of both! You could always leave out those add-ins altogether if you're looking for a basic oatmeal spice cake mix muffin. Muffins are really just a vehicle for getting all that melty butter into your mouth.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cake Mix Muffins
Bake a batch of these oatmeal raisin cake mix muffins and see if your family doesn't eat them in record time. Don't like raisins? Try mini chocolate chips or craisins instead!
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix, (1 box)
- 1 ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups quick-cook oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- Mix cake mix, water, oil, eggs, oats, and cinnamon in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Fold in raisins and walnuts.
- Pour batter into muffin cups filling ¾ full. (A large dough scoop is perfect for this!) Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 215Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 4g
Ellen
I love using cake mixes as a base for baking. I've never made muffins though. These look delicious.
Emily Hill
I haven't either but these were so good!
Beth
These sound delicious! And soo easy! There is no shame in taking shortcuts here and there to make life a bit easier!
Emily Hill
I totally agree!
Helene D'Souza
Oh my god look at those! Your muffins are perfect! Just the way they should be when I get up in the morning, hot and waiting for me to devour them, one at a time. =D
Emily Hill
Totally! I need someone to make them for me every morning!
Madi
Muffins are one of my favorite things to make for breakfast! These look awesome!
Emily Hill
Me too! I love making and freezing them!
Adriana Lopez Martin
I love oatmeal and raisins best combination ever. And those muffins are perfection. Yummy!
Emily Hill
It really is delicious! I also love oatmeal and chocolate!