Description
These Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and whole wheat flour, they’re naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and flavored with warm cinnamon. Soft, moist, and easy to make, these muffins are packed with fiber and nutrients, making them a great choice for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Soak Oats: In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Allow them to soak for about 10 minutes until the oats soften and absorb the milk.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas well. Add the egg, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Stir together until fully combined.
- Combine Oats Mixture: Stir the soaked oats and milk into the banana mixture, ensuring an even blend of wet ingredients.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and flour. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make muffins tough.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
- These muffins freeze well; individually wrap them and thaw overnight or microwave for 20 seconds to enjoy.
