Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

Combine the oats and milk in a large bowl.

Step 3

Add the maple syrup, oil, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix until combined.

Step 4

Stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt just until combined. The batter will be wet.

Step 5

Dvide the batter between the prepared muffin tins.

Step 6

Sprinkle sugar over batter, if using.

Step 7

Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the muffins spring back when lightly pressed.

Step 8

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.