🧁 Banana Oatmeal Cup Muffins
🌿 Description
These soft, naturally sweet muffins are made with ripe bananas and oats—no refined flour needed! They’re moist, filling, and great for meal prep. You can easily customize them with nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 egg
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 tbsp raisins or blueberries
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a muffin tray.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add egg, milk, honey, and vanilla—mix well.
- Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Pour batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
💡 Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Blend the oats into oat flour if you want a smoother texture.
- Store in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these without eggs?
A: Yes! Replace the egg with 1 tbsp chia seeds + 2.5 tbsp water (let sit 5 minutes).
Q: Are these good for weight loss?
A: Yes—these are high in fiber and naturally sweet, helping keep you full longer.
Q: Can I make them dairy-free?
A: Absolutely—just use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
