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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.

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December 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEDecember 19

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYBaking

INTRO

Introduction

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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.

TIMELINE

National Oatmeal Muffin Day Timeline

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.

Muffin Tin Invention

The invention of the muffin tin made it easier for bakers to create individual servings of muffins and other baked goods.

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.

Health Movement Impact

With the health movements of the 1980s, oatmeal muffins were favored for their fiber content and lower cholesterol benefits.

Oatmeal Muffin Variations

Through the years, delicious variations of the oatmeal muffin were developed incorporating fruits, nuts, spices, and more.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Oatmeal Muffin Day

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!

VISIT

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.

MAKE

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.

HOST

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.

GIVE

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 THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Oatmeal Muffin Day

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.

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!

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!