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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are moist, naturally sweet, and perfect for a simple nutritious breakfast or snack. Packed with whole grains, protein, and fiber, they’re a delicious choice for healthy foods for family and no prep breakfast meal plans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce for dairy-free
  • ¼ cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • Optional: chopped walnuts chocolate chips, or blueberries

Method
 

  1. Preheat:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or lightly grease it.
  3. Mix dry ingredients:
  4. In a medium bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Combine wet ingredients:
  6. In a large bowl, mash bananas and add eggs, yogurt, honey, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  7. Combine mixtures:
  8. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing for soft muffins.
  9. Fill muffin cups:
  10. Spoon batter evenly into muffin liners, filling about ¾ full.
  11. Bake:
  12. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  13. Cool and enjoy:
  14. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Serve warm or store for later.

Notes

  • For gluten-free, use oat flour or certified GF oats.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Add extra nutrition with chia seeds, flaxseeds, or a scoop of protein powder.