Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, they provide a wholesome boost of energy without refined sugars. Soft, moist, and flavorful, they are easy to make and ideal for a quick, healthy option.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Mash bananas: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth to create a creamy base for the batter.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add the eggs, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt or applesauce, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt just until all ingredients are incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Fill muffin cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. For an added texture and visual appeal, you can sprinkle extra rolled oats on top of the muffins before baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the muffins for 18 to 22 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean when ready.
- Cool the muffins: Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with applesauce for a dairy-free version.
- Honey or maple syrup can be adjusted to taste or swapped for a sugar-free sweetener if needed.
- Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can cause dense muffins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Can be enjoyed warm or cold; reheating lightly will restore softness.
