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One-Bowl Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins: Quick & Naturally Sweet Breakfast Bites

A stack of golden brown banana oatmeal muffins, one broken open to show the moist interior.
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Make these soft, moist banana oatmeal muffins in one bowl. They use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and hearty oats, making them a quick, wholesome breakfast or snack perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter (or oil), maple syrup (if using), egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until combined.
  4. Add the baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir briefly.
  5. Add the rolled oats and flour to the bowl. Mix everything gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Fill each cup about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick oats.
  • These muffins freeze well for up to three months; wrap them individually before freezing.
  • If you skip the maple syrup, the muffins will rely solely on the banana for sweetness, making them a truly guilt-free banana muffins option.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the batter before scooping.

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