Description
These Healthy Banana Oat Muffins are the perfect way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with whole oats, ripe bananas, and a touch of honey, they’re naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and healthy ingredients. These muffins are gluten-free and can easily be adapted to your dietary preferences. Whether you need a grab-and-go breakfast or a light snack, these muffins are a delicious and wholesome choice!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. -
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Add the honey or maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, and mix until everything is well combined. -
Combine the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. -
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gradually add the milk, mixing until the batter is smooth. If you’d like to add walnuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this stage. -
Fill the Muffin Tin:
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full. -
Bake the Muffins:
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. -
Cool and Serve:
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based milk like almond or oat milk.
- If you prefer a sweeter muffin, feel free to add a bit more honey or maple syrup.
- You can substitute the oats for oat flour if you want a smoother texture.
- To make these muffins extra nutritious, you can add some chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg