Description
These Healthy Banana Oat Muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. Made with wholesome ingredients like bananas, oats, and Greek yogurt, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, mash bananas and mix with eggs, honey/maple syrup, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Add walnuts/chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened applesauce or a dairy-free yogurt.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
