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Irresistibly Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180
Enjoy these moist and nutritious banana oatmeal muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack that combines wholesome ingredients with delightful flavor.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 3 medium Bananas (ripe or frozen) (Use spotty bananas for best results.)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups Oats (gluten-free if needed) (Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture.)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with gluten-free flour if necessary.)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (Reduce if desired or substitute with honey.)
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder (Check for freshness.)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (For leavening.)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (Adjust to taste.)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (Optional.)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (A pinch.)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large Egg (Can substitute with flax egg or applesauce for vegan.)
  • 1/4 cup Oil (Coconut oil for dairy-free.)
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (Almond extract as an alternative.)

Toppings & Additional Crunch

  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (Optional for topping.)
  • 1/2 cup Oats (For crunch.)
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (Optional.)
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter (Or dairy-free margarine.)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix with eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in additional oats or toppings if desired.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups and top with brown sugar, oats, and melted butter if using.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana