Caramel Banana Poke Muffins

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine oatmeal with boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars for at least 3 minutes. Add in the vanilla, eggs and banana; stir well to combine. Add in the oatmeal and mix well.

4. 4

   In another medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, soda and cinnamon. Then, add it to the oatmeal mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.

6. 6

   Remove the pan from the oven and allow muffins to rest for 5 minutes. Poke 3 deep holes into each muffin using the round handle of a small wooden spoon (see example below). Carefully spoon the caramel sauce over each of the holes, I used about a tablespoon on each. Let set until cool.

7. 7

   While muffins are cooling, in a small bowl combine all the topping ingredients. Drizzle over muffins.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.