Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are naturally sweetened, moist, and made with whole food ingredients. They’re perfect for breakfast, snack time, or meal prep, and can be customized with a variety of add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup oil or melted butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in the egg, oil, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, etc.).
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes