Description
These healthy banana oatmeal muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and packed with wholesome ingredients, making them easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the applesauce, egg, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not over-mix.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, enjoy your healthy banana oatmeal muffins!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons of water.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Monitor baking time as ovens can differ.
- Overripe bananas are ideal for this recipe.
- Do not overmix the batter or overbake to ensure moist muffins.
- Instant oats may change the consistency; use rolled oats for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A