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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome, naturally sweetened breakfast perfect for busy mornings. With ripe bananas, oats, and warm spices, they offer comforting flavor and nourishing ingredients in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup optional mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, walnuts, or blueberries)

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease with coconut oil.
  2. Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt or applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently stir in optional mix-ins like nuts, berries, or chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop batter into muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full. Sprinkle oats or nuts on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Tops should be golden.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or store.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Customize with walnuts, blueberries, chocolate chips, or chia seeds. To make them vegan, swap eggs for flax eggs and use plant-based yogurt. For gluten-free, use certified GF oats and oat flour. Muffins freeze well and are perfect for meal prep.

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