Description
Deliciously moist and nutritious Banana Oatmeal Muffins that combine ripe bananas, wholesome oats, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, these muffins are easy to make and optionally include walnuts for added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth to create the muffin base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add rolled oats, milk, honey, and vegetable oil to the mashed bananas and mix until well incorporated.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon evenly.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and stir gently until just mixed, avoiding overmixing.
- Add Walnuts: Fold in walnuts if using to add texture and flavor.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the batter evenly into a lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch and extra nutrition.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Check muffins with a toothpick towards the end of baking to avoid overbaking.
- You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, replace milk with almond or oat milk.
