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Banana Oat Muffins (No Added Sugar!)

These Banana Oat Muffins are irresistibly delicious! Enjoy a wholesome treat packed with natural sweetness, perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 large ripe bananas mashed (about 2 cups)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Grease your muffin tin with avocado oil or line with muffin liners.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together quick oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt.
  4. Step 4: Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some lumps if desired.
  5. Step 5: Add eggs, avocado oil, and vanilla extract to the bananas and whisk until combined.
  6. Step 6: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  7. Step 7: If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
  8. Step 8: Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with batter.
  9. Step 9: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • Quick oats yield a lighter texture than rolled oats.
  • Let muffins cool completely for enhanced flavor.
  • Coconut oil can be used instead of avocado oil for a different flavor.