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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins - Soft, Wholesome, and Naturally Sweet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large very ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature if possible)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (or 1/3 cup for sweeter muffins)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but great)
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil (or melted butter)
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine.
  3. Whisk in wet ingredients: Add eggs, yogurt (or applesauce), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, and oil. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Bring it together: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in extras: If using chocolate chips, nuts, or berries, gently fold them in now.
  7. Fill the cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. They should be almost full for nice domed tops.
  8. Bake: Bake for 17–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Let the muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps set the crumb.
  10. Enjoy: Eat warm or at room temp. Add a smear of almond butter if you want a little extra richness.