Pastry Affair | Chocolate Oatmeal Flaxseed Muffins

Since the beginning of January, my baking habits seem to be circulating around one central theme—breakfast. When I pull out the flour and sugar early on Saturday morning, scones and muffins are the first items swirling about my mind. Perhaps it should not come as a surprise to me that cookies and ca

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin or line with baking cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, flax meal, oats, brown sugar, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the bowl and add the egg, vegetable oil, and milk, mixing until the batter is evenly incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chunks.

Step 3

Divide batter evenly between baking cups, filling each 3/4 full. Sprinkle a few oats on top, if desired. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 4

Serve with a small pat of butter or spread of peanut butter.