Every year, on December 19th, oatmeal lovers take time to expand their fascination with this delicious food by celebrating National Oatmeal Muffin Day – a day to step out of the usual breakfast oatmeal bowl and bake delicious muffins filled with crunchy oats. Whether you like raisins or berries in your oats, this day celebrated by many is the perfect time to get creative with the food you love. What better way to show your appreciation for oats than to bake crunchy and certainly delicious treats!

History Behind National Oatmeal Muffin Day

Many wonder who or what inspired the celebration of National Oatmeal Muffin Day, but the truth is nobody knows. All we know is that oatmeal muffins, especially on this day, are are a staple in households all around the world and any holiday where one can eat muffins and have fun is very welcome. The best part of this day? Oatmeal is known to be heart-healthy and has a lot of nutrients. Therefore, no matter the origins of this delicious day, people are just happy to enjoy a healthy and tasty treat.

Best Time To Eat A Muffin Is Anytime

There are many debates on whether oatmeal muffins should be eaten as breakfast or as a dessert for any meal. Truth is, these mouthwatering treats are so irresistible that when the craving attacks, one just has to give in no matter the time.

Three Ways To Celebrate National Oatmeal Muffin Day

 Bake your own muffins – This is the perfect day to bake your own oatmeal muffins, if you have not already done so before. Explore different recipes and chose which one fits you best, or just come up with your own and add a touch of your creativity.

 Order in oatmeal muffins – If you’re feeling lazy you can simply order some from your local bakery. Grab a cup of coffee or, even better, hot cocoa to dip into the Christmas spirit and enjoy these soft delights sent by your heavenly local bakery with your friends and family.

 Encourage someone to step out of their ‘picky zone’ – Oatmeal muffins are healthy and filled with rich nutrients. Encourage a picky eater in your family or friend group to try incorporating oatmeal muffins into their diet, even if it is just for one day.

You know you want to try these mouthwatering treats. What better day to start loving them than on National Oatmeal Muffin Day!

Source: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/oatmeal-muffin-day/