Description

Moist, chewy, and naturally sweet banana oat muffins made with pantry staples. Perfect for kids’ lunchboxes, they are freezer-friendly, easy to make, and healthier than store-bought options.

Ingredients

Scale

3 large ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
1.5 cups old-fashioned oats (120g)
2 large eggs
½ cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or melted coconut oil)
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup shredded zucchini (squeezed dry)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
Add the oil, milk, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
Add the oats, cinnamon, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just incorporated; do not overmix.
Fold in any desired add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or shredded zucchini.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before storing.

Notes

Use very ripe, brown-spotted bananas for natural sweetness. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. If adding zucchini, squeeze it dry thoroughly to prevent sogginess. These freeze well for up to 3 months; wrap individually for best results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 100
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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