banana oatmeal muffins recipe
This banana oatmeal muffin recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for any time of day. Mix dry ingredients (oats, flour, baking powder, soda, salt) and wet ingredients (mashed bananas, sugar, milk, oil, egg, vanilla) separately, then combine them. Optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts can be folded in for extra flavor. Divide the batter into 4 muffin liners and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy a soft, flavorful treat packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey/maple syrup as a healthier alternative
- 1/4 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with 4 liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup oil, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until they are combined. (But don`t overdo it)
- Add Extras (Optional): Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit if desired.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin liners.
- Bake: baking tike around 18-20 minutes. However, you need to keep watching and trying. To test, insert a toothpick in the muffins, and if it comes clean then muffins are ready.
- Cool and Serve: Cool them in the tin for 5 minutes. After that, transfer them to a wire rack to complete the cooling