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Banana Oat Muffins

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These banana oat muffins are soft, moist, and filled with comforting banana flavor and hearty oats. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep, they are easy to customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit for a wholesome homemade treat.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar or honey
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate chips (optional)
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Raisins (optional)
  • Coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, brown sugar or honey, milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in any optional add-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, or coconut flakes if desired.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Very ripe bananas with brown spots provide the best sweetness and moisture.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the muffins light and soft.
  • Whole wheat flour can replace part of the all-purpose flour for a heartier texture.
  • Use almond milk and coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • Mini muffins can be made by reducing the baking time to 10–12 minutes.
  • Muffins freeze well for up to 2 months when individually wrapped.

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