These healthy banana oat muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, oats, whole wheat flour, and a touch of honey, they’re nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, honey (or maple syrup), Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the Batter:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Stir in the milk to create a smooth batter. If you’re using any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit, gently fold them into the batter.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these healthy banana oat muffins as a tasty and nutritious start to your day or a satisfying snack. They’re perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
Have a great day!