Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins Recipe
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a delicious and wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with ripe bananas and whole oats, these muffins offer natural sweetness and a hearty texture. With a cinnamon-spiced oat topping for added crunch, they deliver flavor and nutrition in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups old fashioned oats or rolled oats
- 1 ¼ Cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3–4 bananas)
Topping
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the muffins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir them together to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the egg, oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter will be somewhat dry at this point.
- Add Bananas: Fold the mashed bananas into the batter carefully, mixing until all the dry ingredients are moistened and the batter is uniform.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray or line it with paper liners. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Make Topping: In another small bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter to create the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly on top of each muffin.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving or transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour for added fiber.
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based butter alternative for the topping.
- To make them gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and flour.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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