Description
Delicious and wholesome muffins made with oats, bananas, and a touch of honey, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or almond/coconut flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or nut butter)
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (optional)
- 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease them.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until creamy. Add the yogurt (or nut butter) and eggs, blending until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in any add-ins like berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
- Scoop the batter into your prepared muffin tins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use ripe, spotty bananas for the best sweetness and moisture. Adjust flour measuring by spooning and leveling off.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: breakfast, muffins, healthy, oats, bananas