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Healthy Oat Muffins - Simple, Satisfying, 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
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut)
  • Whole wheat flour (or white whole wheat flour)
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Fine sea salt
  • Cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce)
  • Mashed ripe banana (about 1 large) or more yogurt/applesauce
  • Eggs
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Light olive oil or melted coconut oil (a small amount)
  • Add-ins of choice: blueberries, chopped apples, grated carrots, raisins, dark chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (or applesauce), 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons oil.
  4. Bring it together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but scoopable. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in add-ins: Stir in up to 1 cup total of your choice of fruits, nuts, or chocolate. If using berries, toss them in a teaspoon of flour first to help prevent sinking.
  6. Fill the pan: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cups. For a nice top, sprinkle a few extra oats on each muffin.
  7. Bake: Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack. This helps them set and prevents soggy bottoms.