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Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium  ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cups  old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup flour (optional for the bakery style muffins)
  • 1 cup  milk (any kind works)
  • 1 large  egg
  • ¼ cup  honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup  melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon  baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon  baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon  cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon  salt
  • ¼ cup  chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Start by mashing the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine
  2. To the mashed bananas, whisk in the egg, milk, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined
  3. Add the oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gently mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
  4. If you’d like, fold in chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or even a handful of blueberries for a little extra flavor.
  5. Let the batter sit for 10–15 minutes before baking. This step helps the oats soak up some of the moisture, making the muffins more tender and less crumbly.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

  1. Use overripe bananas. The darker the peel, the sweeter and softer your muffins will be.
  2. Don’t skip resting the batter. It gives the oats time to hydrate for the right texture.
  3. Avoid overmixing. Stir just until the ingredients come together — too much mixing can make them dense.
  4. Add-ins matter. Chocolate chips for sweetness, walnuts for crunch, or berries for brightness — choose your favorite combo.
  5. Cool completely before storing. It keeps the tops from getting sticky.