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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Soft, naturally sweet, and full of wholesome ingredients, these Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are the perfect start to your morning. They’re ideal Healthy Foods For Family breakfasts and quick Healthy Breakfast Snacks For Kids. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and honey, they’re a Heart Healthy Breakfast Muffin option that doubles as a Simple Nutritious Breakfast or No Prep Breakfast for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk
  • Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips walnuts, or blueberries

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.
  3. Mash the Bananas
  4. In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients
  6. Add egg, honey, vanilla extract, oil, and almond milk. Whisk until well blended.
  7. Combine Dry Ingredients
  8. In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  9. Combine Wet and Dry
  10. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  11. Fill Muffin Cups
  12. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each about ¾ full.
  13. Bake
  14. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  15. Cool and Serve
  16. Let muffins cool on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for meal prep.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
  • Don’t overmix to keep muffins soft and tender.
  • Add mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or berries for variety.
  • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds for a fresh-baked taste.