Description
These Healthy Banana Oat Muffins are a nutritious and delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, oats, honey or maple syrup, and wholesome ingredients, they provide natural sweetness and a moist, tender crumb. They are easy to prepare and can be customized with walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Add the honey or maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gradually add the milk while mixing until the batter is smooth. If desired, gently fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips now.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free version.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk like almond or oat milk.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture, or leave them out for a simpler muffin.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- These muffins make a great on-the-go breakfast or healthy snack.
