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Healthy Pumpkin Banana Oat Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Healthy Pumpkin Banana Oat Muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option, combining wholesome ingredients like bananas, pumpkin puree, oats, and whole wheat flour. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and spiced with cinnamon and pumpkin spice, these moist muffins are perfect for autumn or any time you crave a healthy treat.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin spice
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the muffins.
  2. Prepare muffin tin: Line a muffin tin with paper muffin liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  3. Mash bananas and mix yogurt: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then stir in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
  4. Add milk and oats: Pour in the milk and add the rolled oats. Mix well and let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes. This softens the oats and helps hydrate the ingredients.
  5. Incorporate butter and sweetener: Combine the melted butter with the maple syrup or honey, then stir this mixture into the wet ingredients thoroughly.
  6. Add egg and pumpkin puree: Beat in the egg and then mix in the pumpkin puree until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
  7. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  8. Fill muffin liners: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin liners. Optionally, sprinkle some additional rolled oats on top for texture and appearance.
  9. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven, allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your healthy pumpkin banana oat muffins!

Notes

  • Allowing the oat mixture to soak for 30 minutes enhances the texture of the muffins by softening the oats.
  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and consistency.
  • Maple syrup and honey can be used interchangeably as natural sweeteners.
  • To make these muffins vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based butter or oil.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/healthy-pumpkin-banana-oat-muffins-recipe/