Simple Sundays | Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins

I’ve been in the kitchen since Tuesday. My sister quipped that I should just set up a cot in there. And I actually considered it, for a few minute or two. For five days straight, I cooked. And baked. And cleaned.

But despite my tired feet and dishpan hands, I was happy.

Now that I have emerged from the kitchen, the house feels quite empty. We waved reluctant goodbyes to my brother and sister this morning. There were hugs and kisses and sad farewells. Even the dog seems quite forlorn. But now I can sit at my desk and share a muffin with you.

I made these Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins several times over the course of my family’s stay this past week. The oatmeal was a teeny attempt at eating a wee bit healthier in the morning, but really, it was just so good that the first few batches did not last very long. I had to make more. Simple enough to whip up in the morning, even when you’re tiptoeing around sleepy house guests, these hearty muffins will be the perfect start to the day. Just make sure you make enough!