Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a delicious and satisfying treat, perfect for anyone looking to balance great flavor with clean eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or almond flour for gluten-free
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup almond milk or any non-dairy milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and almond milk to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Combine the rolled oats, flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider alternatives like using almond flour for gluten-free and maple syrup for vegan options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg