Breakfast oats berry multi-grain muffins made without processed flour or refined sugar. No added butter and no dairy—these muffins are a healthier, vegan option (eggless and dairy-free).
Perfect for breakfast or as a snack to curb evening hunger pangs.
These breakfast oats berry multi-grain muffins are my go-to whenever my son asks for cupcakes. Kids naturally gravitate toward sweet treats—candies, cookies, cupcakes and frosting—but I try to limit highly processed options and offer healthier choices instead. Surprisingly, he loves these muffins and calls them “cuppies”—he doesn’t care about the ingredients, just that he gets a treat.
It is possible to satisfy your sweet tooth with better-for-you ingredients and still enjoy a moist, tender crumb.
What are these breakfast oats berry multi-grain muffins made of?
The flours include whole wheat flour, chickpea flour (besan), semolina (rava) and ground old-fashioned oats (oat flour). No all-purpose flour is used. Sweetness comes from raw sugar and fresh berries; coconut sugar is a good alternative.
What keeps the crumb moist?
For moisture and flavor I use orange juice, avocado oil and almond milk (Silk almond milk noted in the original). Orange juice adds a bright citrus note. Substitutions are noted below if you don’t have these ingredients on hand.
Why we love these muffins
- Healthier option
- Vegan
- Eggless
- Kid friendly
- Portable
- Customizable
- Delicious snack
- Freezer friendly
These muffins differ from typical all-purpose, sugar-laden cupcakes: they are denser and less fluffy, but still moist, tender and not overly sweet. They’re a smart, satisfying alternative.
When I made these for my son’s play date, all the kids enjoyed them—so I wanted to share the recipe with you.
If you want softer, ultra-fluffy cupcakes for special occasions, try a dedicated cake recipe. For healthier baked treats, try vegan brownies or zucchini muffins.
Breakfast oats berry multi grain muffins
Ingredients
- Dry ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup Chickpea flour (besan)
- ¼ cup Oats flour (ground oats)
- ¼ cup Semolina / rava*
- ½ cup Raw sugar*
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Liquid ingredients
- ½ cup Almond milk (or substitute)
- ⅓ cup Avocado oil (or canola)
- ¼ cup Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- Additionally to fold in
- 2 teaspoons Wheat flour (to coat berries)
- 1.5 cups Chopped mixed berries
- For topping
- ¼ cup Oats
- ½ cup Berries
- 1 tablespoon Raw sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Line a muffin or cupcake pan with liners.
- In a small bowl, gently toss 1.5 cups chopped berries with 2 teaspoons of wheat flour; set aside.
- Combine oats, extra berries and raw sugar for the topping in a separate bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, sift or whisk together all dry ingredients except the sugar.
- Add orange zest to the dry mix and stir to combine.
- In another bowl, combine the raw sugar and almond milk and whisk until slightly aerated (electric whisk or stand mixer helps).
- Add the remaining liquid ingredients (oil, orange juice, vanilla, water, lemon juice) to the sugar-milk mixture and mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined—do not overmix. Muffin batter will be thicker than cake batter.
- Fold the floured berries into the batter gently.
- Scoop batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Tap the pan gently on the counter to settle the batter.
- Top each muffin with the oats-berry topping.
- Bake for 24–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs but no wet batter. If using frozen berries, add 2–3 minutes to the bake time.
- Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
Notes
If you don’t have the exact ingredients, these substitutions work well:
- Almond milk: substitute soy or regular milk.
- Reduce oil: replace half the oil with unsweetened applesauce.
- Orange juice: substitute with ½ teaspoon lemon juice plus ¼ cup water.
- Skip orange zest if you don’t have a microplane.
- Raw sugar: substitute coconut sugar or your preferred sweetener.
- Semolina / rava: substitute with cornmeal if preferred.
- Avocado oil: use canola or another neutral oil.
- Oats flour: make your own by pulsing old-fashioned oats in a blender until fine.
- Frozen berries can be used—add an extra 2–3 minutes to baking time.
This recipe yields about 10 cupcakes or 6 large muffins depending on pan size.
Nutrition
Storage: Cool completely on a wire rack. Store at room temperature for one day, refrigerated for up to four days, or freeze individually wrapped for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for about 20 minutes; warm briefly if desired.
Hope you enjoy this recipe—it’s about carving your cravings with smarter choices, not curbing them. I’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions in the comments.
Happy cooking!
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