These Banana Oat Muffins are moist, naturally sweet, and incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Made with oat flour from blitzed oats and ripe bananas, these muffins are a perfect healthy snack or breakfast option. The addition of milk ensures a soft texture, while optional chocolate chips add a delightful touch of indulgence. These muffins are naturally gluten-free (if using gluten-free oats) and require no refined sugar, making them a nutritious choice for any time of the day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love this recipe for its simplicity and wholesome ingredients. It’s a quick and easy way to use up ripe bananas and create a delicious, portable snack. The oat flour adds a hearty, slightly nutty flavor and keeps the muffins moist and tender. With no added sugar beyond the natural sweetness of the bananas, this recipe is ideal for those looking for a healthier baked treat. Plus, you can customize the muffins by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or even a swirl of nut butter to make them your own.
Perfect Occasion
These muffins are perfect for busy mornings, as they are quick to whip up and make a healthy grab-and-go breakfast. They’re also great for meal prepping and can be stored for a quick snack or a light dessert. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious option for kids’ lunchboxes or a healthy treat for yourself, these banana oat muffins are a versatile and satisfying choice.
Decoration Tips
To give your muffins an extra boost of flavor and visual appeal, sprinkle a few chocolate chips or crushed nuts on top of each muffin before baking. You could also drizzle a little honey or melted chocolate over the cooled muffins for a bit of extra sweetness. If you’re feeling creative, add a thin banana slice on top of each muffin for a fun, decorative touch that showcases the main ingredient.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups oats, blitzed into flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup milk of your choice
- Optional: chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease or line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour and baking powder. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas and milk to the dry ingredients, mixing well until a smooth batter forms. If you’re using chocolate chips, fold them into the batter at this stage.
- Fill Muffin Tray: Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tray, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Enjoy these healthy and delicious banana oat muffins warm or store them for a quick and nutritious snack anytime!
