Description
These healthy banana oatmeal muffins deliver everything I love about wholesome baking simple ingredients, cozy flavors, and that soft, nourishing texture that makes you feel like you're wrapped in a warm blanket. Tucked with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and a touch of cinnamon, they come together in one bowl and fill your kitchen with the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander in asking, “What’s baking?”
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 3 large overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or neutral oil)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (like turbinado)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
- To the mashed bananas, whisk in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and fragrant.
- Add the oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups. Sprinkle with oats and coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes. Freeze extras for later. Great with almond butter, berries, or a warm chai latte!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
