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Healthy Banana Baked Oatmeal Muffins

Start your day right with these Healthy Banana Baked Oatmeal Muffins! They're simple, delicious, and a great way to use up ripe bananas!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • 2 large ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 cup of mashed bananas)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick oats or rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Non-stick spray or muffin liners
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your muffins bake evenly.
  2. Step 2: Grease your muffin tin with non-stick spray or line it with muffin liners to make removing the muffins a breeze.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. You want about one cup of mashed bananas.
  4. Step 4: Add the almond butter, eggs, milk, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, mix the oats, sea salt, and ground cinnamon. Ensure everything is evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. If you’re using chocolate chips, fold them in gently at this point.
  7. Step 7: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise.
  8. Step 8: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store for later!

Notes

  • Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the sweetest flavor.
  • If the batter seems too dry, add a splash more milk.
  • Mix until just combined to avoid dense muffins.
  • Check for doneness a few minutes early as ovens can vary.