Description
Wholesome and soft Banana Oat Muffins made with ripe bananas and hearty oats. These muffins are naturally moist, lightly sweetened, and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 to 3 bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Top with oats or cinnamon sugar before baking for extra texture and flavor.
- Swap part of the flour with whole wheat for a heartier texture.
- Use honey or applesauce as a sugar alternative.
- Add chocolate chips or blueberries for a sweeter or fruitier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
