Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option, packed with ripe bananas, oats, and warm spices. Moist and flavorful, they offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and a crunchy oat topping, made without any artificial ingredients. Ideal for a nutritious start to your day or a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Batter Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oats (old fashioned oats or rolled oats)
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3–4 bananas)
Topping Ingredients
- ½ cup oats (old fashioned oats)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all the components.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the egg, oil, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; the batter will still appear quite dry at this stage.
- Add mashed bananas: Fold the mashed bananas into the batter thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated, creating a moist yet thick batter.
- Prepare muffin tin and portion batter: Lightly spray or line a muffin tin with paper liners. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups to ensure uniform baking.
- Make and add topping: In another bowl, mix the oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter to create the oat topping. Sprinkle this evenly over the batter in each muffin cup for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean when fully baked.
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use plant-based oil and butter alternatives.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and prevent them from becoming dense.
- Oat topping adds a nice crunch but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana oatmeal muffins, healthy muffins, breakfast muffins, oat muffins, banana recipe, easy muffin recipe
