🍌 Rise & Shine with These Healthy Banana Oat Muffins
If you're the kind of person who wants breakfast to taste like dessert (but without the sugar crash), you're going to fall in love with these banana oat muffins.
They're:
- 🕒 Ready in 25 minutes
- 🌾 Naturally gluten-free (with certified oats)
- 🍯 Sweetened only with ripe banana and maple syrup
- 🧒 Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly
- 💪 Packed with fiber, potassium, and whole grain oats
Let’s dive in.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a muffin tin.
- Mix wet: In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla.
- Add dry: Stir in oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in any mix-ins.
- Spoon & bake: Divide batter into muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & enjoy: Let them cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
💡 Tips & Swaps
- Use plant-based yogurt to keep it dairy-free
- Add chia seeds or protein powder for an extra health boost
- Freeze well for up to 3 months
- Top with peanut butter or almond butter for a complete breakfast
🌞 The Verdict?
These muffins are sweet, moist, and wholesome — the kind of recipe that turns overripe bananas into morning magic. Great for kids, lunchboxes, or coffee breaks!
🍌 Healthy Banana Oat Muffins
No refined sugar, full of flavor, perfect for breakfast!
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 9–12 muffins | Diet: Gluten-Free (with GF oats), Refined Sugar-Free
📝 Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips or walnuts
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat: Oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line muffin tin.
- Mix: Whisk bananas, eggs, syrup, yogurt, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Fold in chips or nuts if using.
- Fill & Bake: Divide into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool: Let rest 5 mins, then cool on wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!
💡 Tips
- Use coconut yogurt to make it dairy-free
- Add chia or flax for fiber
- Freeze extras for up to 3 months
Healthy never tasted this good for breakfast!
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