Mini Banana Oat Muffins

Mini Banana Oat Muffins bring together just the right amount of sweetness, texture, and nutrition. With ripe bananas, oats, and a bit of honey, these muffins are both wholesome and tasty. Enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or when you need something quick. They’re full of fiber, potassium, and natural sweetness, making them a healthy treat for everyone.

Ingredients for Mini Banana Oat Muffins:

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or vegetable oil)
• 1/4 cup milk (any kind, or a dairy-free alternative)
• 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins

How to Make Mini Banana Oat Muffins:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Add the honey, applesauce (or oil), milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until fully combined.

Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is evenly combined. If desired, fold in any optional add-ins, such as chopped walnuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.

Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. This recipe yields approximately 20-24 mini muffins, depending on the size of your muffin tin.

Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Why These Mini Banana Oat Muffins Work:

• Bananas: Provide natural sweetness, potassium, and moisture to the muffins, making them soft and flavorful without the need for extra sugar.
• Oats: Packed with fiber, oats help to keep you full longer and add a wholesome texture to the muffins.
• Whole Wheat Flour: This addition provides extra fiber and nutrients, making these muffins a more nutritious option than traditional white-flour-based ones.
• Honey: Adds natural sweetness and a subtle richness to the muffins, while also helping to bind the ingredients together.

A Healthy Snack Option

Mini Banana Oat Muffins make a great snack or breakfast that you can whip up quickly. Bananas and honey add natural sweetness, while oats give them a hearty texture. Bake a batch to keep on hand for the week, and enjoy a wholesome treat any time.