Description
Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the hearty goodness of oats. Perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, these muffins are soft, nutritious, and customizable with various add-ins.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, milk, oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Overripe bananas are perfect for this recipe as they add natural sweetness and softness.
- For a vegan version, replace the eggs with flax eggs and use a non-dairy milk.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit can be stirred into the batter for extra flavor and texture.
- If you want moister muffins, add a tablespoon of yogurt or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
