Delicious Almond Joy Muffins
These Almond Joy Muffins have the perfect amount of sweetness and are so moist, it’s the perfect way to begin your day!
Don’t think candy bar sweet. These muffins have just the right proportions of chocolate, coconut, and almonds, and are delicious with a cup of coffee or tea.
Almond lovers will also want to try this Swedish Almond Cake. SO GOOD!
These muffins are made with the goodness of McCann‘s Irish Oatmeal, so you know you’re fueling up your family with a better for you option instead of the typical quick cereal or breakfast bar.
People are interested in full transparency when it comes to what’s in their food and how it’s produced. McCann’s Irish Oatmeal has earned its first Non-GMO Certification from the Non-GMO Project.
I can’t wait to see what you think of these yummy treats made with the great taste of McCann’s Irish Oatmeal, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
How to Make Almond Joy Muffins
Scroll down to the recipe card for the list of ingredients. Gather your ingredients to make the process easier.
Preheat oven to 375º.
Grease 12-cup muffin tin, or use non-stick spray.
Sift flour, baking powder and soda, and salt together.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk.
Add maple syrup and vanilla bean paste.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
Add in McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
Fold in coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips, reserving portions for topping.
Fill 12 muffin cups to top, and divide reserved almonds and coconut on top of muffins.
Bake for 20 t0 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool 15 minutes before eating.
These muffins are delicious warm, but refrigerate any you want to keep for longer than two days. They will keep in fridge for about a week, or you can freeze for later.
More Delicious Oatmeal Recipes
Check out these other delicious recipes using McCann’s!
Irish Oatmeal Bread from Living Sweet Moments
No-Bake Energy Balls for Kids from See Mom Click
Oatmeal Banana Muffins from The Taylor House
Peppered Out Crusted Chicken with Orange Sauce from Arts & Crackers
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup McCann’s Steel Cut Oats cooked
- 1/3 cup coconut plus 3 Tbsp for topping
- 1/3 cup almonds plus 3 Tbsp for topping
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- Grease 12-cup muffin tin, or use non-stick spray.
- Sift flour, baking powder and soda, and salt together.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla bean paste.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add in McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
- Fold in coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips, reserving portions for topping.
- Fill 12 muffin cups to top and divide reserved almonds and coconut on top of muffins.
- Bake for 20 t0 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool 15 minutes before eating.
