Banana Oat Muffins

Banana Oat Muffins

These Banana Oat Muffins are a warm and wholesome treat that strike the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. Made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and simple pantry staples, they come together easily and bake up beautifully golden with a soft, tender interior. Perfect for breakfast, lunchbox snacks, or a guilt-free dessert, these muffins are naturally sweet, moist, and loaded with flavor. If you’ve got some overripe bananas lying around, this is the delicious solution you’ve been looking for. 🍯✨

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt

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• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter

• 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

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• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins:

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

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2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.

3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the eggs, yogurt, oil (or butter), sugar or honey, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

4. Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.

5. Add extras (if using): Gently fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or any other desired mix-ins.

6. Fill muffin tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These Banana Oat Muffins are everything you want in a homemade baked good—easy to make, packed with flavor, and naturally sweetened with banana. They’re perfect for on-the-go mornings, coffee breaks, or a cozy treat any time of day. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them a smart make-ahead snack. Once you try these, you’ll always keep a few ripe bananas on standby. 🍌💛