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Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Banana Oatmeal Muffins

These banana oatmeal muffins are wholesome, moist, and naturally sweet. Packed with oats and ripe bananas, they make a nutritious breakfast, snack, or on-the-go treat for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, healthy, vegetarian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
Optional Add-Ins:
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseed meal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin (12 cups)
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork or potato masher (for mashing bananas)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Preheat and Prepare
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Stir to evenly distribute.
  3. Pro Tip: Toast oats lightly in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes for a nuttier flavor.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate medium bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
  2. Add honey (or maple syrup), oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk. Whisk until combined.
Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients
  1. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients.
  2. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
  3. Fold in optional add-ins if desired.
  4. Pro Tip: Overmixing can make muffins dense and tough.
Fill Muffin Tin
  1. Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  2. Sprinkle a few oats or chocolate chips on top for presentation.
Bake
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.