Start your day right with these Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins, a delightful and nutritious option perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are not only easy to make but also customizable to fit various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg (or flax egg)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Additional banana slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, egg, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
Using a scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the batter. Optionally, place a few banana slices on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
