December 19

National Oatmeal Muffin Day

Start your day off right with National Oatmeal Muffin Day! Delicious recipes and ideas to make the perfect muffins for everyone in your family.

Yearly Date
December 19
Type
Day

Introduction

Get your oven mitts ready and start preheating the oven - it's time to celebrate National Oatmeal Muffin Day on December 19! This day is all about celebrating one of life’s greatest culinary creations, the oatmeal muffin. It dates back to medieval times when oats were a major component in many dishes. Today, oatmeal muffins are enjoyed around the world, with variations ranging from sweet to savory flavors.

National Oatmeal Muffin Day Timeline

1800s
Oatmeal Usage in Cooking
During the 1800s, oats became a common ingredient in many dishes, including baked goods, which set the stage for the creation of oatmeal muffins.
1870
Muffin Tin Invention
The invention of the muffin tin made it easier for bakers to create individual servings of muffins and other baked goods.
1950s
Oatmeal Muffins Rise in Popularity
The oatmeal muffin became a popular breakfast item in the United States during this period, often served with butter and jam.
1980s
Health Movement Impact
With the health movements of the 1980s, oatmeal muffins were favored for their fiber content and lower cholesterol benefits.
2000s
Oatmeal Muffin Variations
Through the years, delicious variations of the oatmeal muffin were developed incorporating fruits, nuts, spices, and more.

How to Celebrate National Oatmeal Muffin Day

1

Bake your own oatmeal muffins

Oatmeal muffins are easy to make and there are a million recipes out there. Find one that looks good to you, gather the ingredients, and get baking!

2

Visit a bakery

Head to your local bakery and pick up some of their freshly made oatmeal muffins. There's nothing like fresh out of the oven muffins.

3

Make oatmeal muffin smoothies

Take some leftover oatmeal muffins and use them to create a yummy smoothie. Mix in some almond milk, banana, and peanut butter for extra flavor.

4

Host an oatmeal muffin party

Gather all of your friends together and celebrate National Oatmeal Muffin Day with an oatmeal muffin party. You can exchange recipes, talk about your favorite ways to enjoy oatmeal muffins, or even have a bake off.

5

Give away oatmeal muffins

Spread the cheer of National Oatmeal Muffin Day by giving away some of your homemade treats to friends, family, neighbors, or even strangers.

Why We Love National Oatmeal Muffin Day

A

Oatmeal muffins are healthy

Oatmeal muffins are a perfect breakfast option because they're packed with nutrients and fiber. Not only do they provide energy to start your day off right, but they can also help stabilize blood sugar levels throughout the morning. Plus, oatmeal is a great source of B vitamins and other essential minerals like iron and zinc!

B

Oatmeal muffins are easy to make

Making oatmeal muffins doesn't complicated or time consuming. All you need is a few basic ingredients like flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and oatmeal. You can even add in nuts, dried fruit or chocolate chips if you want to make them extra tasty!

C

Oatmeal muffins are customizable

Oatmeal muffins are incredibly versatile - you can sweeten them up with honey or brown sugar or go savory with herbs and spices. There's really no wrong way to make them! Whether you prefer your muffins plain or loaded up with extras, there's sure to be something for everyone at National Oatmeal Muffin Day.

National Oatmeal Muffin Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Dec 18
Monday
2024
Dec 18
Wednesday
2025
Dec 18
Thursday
2026
Dec 18
Friday
2027
Dec 18
Saturday