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National Oatmeal Muffin Day

Food · December 19

A day for the oatmeal muffin, a hearty bake made with rolled oats that gives it a soft, slightly chewy crumb and a homey, toasty flavor.

National Oatmeal Muffin Day falls on Saturday, December 19, 2026. That is 53 days away.

An oatmeal muffin is a quick bread made with rolled oats folded into the batter alongside flour. The oats soften as it bakes but keep a little texture, so each bite is tender with a gentle chew.

Many bakers soak the oats in milk or buttermilk first. That step plumps them up and keeps the muffin moist instead of dry. Brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt are common partners, and raisins, chopped apple, blueberries or walnuts often find their way in. Some recipes add a crumbly oat topping for extra crunch on the dome.

The flavor sits somewhere between a cookie and a bowl of porridge, which may explain why these muffins show up at breakfast, in lunch bags and next to an afternoon cup of coffee. They tend to be sturdy enough to travel well.

Baking a batch at home is the most common way to mark the day. Raw batter contains flour and usually eggs, so skip tasting it and wait for the muffins to finish baking. A toothpick pushed into the center should come out clean or with only a few dry crumbs.

Oatmeal muffins also freeze nicely. Wrapped well, they can be warmed straight from the freezer, and a split muffin toasted in a pan with a little butter tastes close to fresh.

Ways to celebrate

• Bake a batch of oatmeal muffins with soaked rolled oats.
• Try adding chopped apple or blueberries to your usual recipe.
• Share a few muffins with a neighbor or coworker.
• Sprinkle an oat and brown sugar crumble on top before baking.
• Freeze extras for quick breakfasts later in the week.

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