Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Healthy banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins made with no flour! Easy, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Servings: 12 yields
Calories: 282kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ripe bananas mashed, about 3 large bananas
- 2 Eggs large
- ¾ cup Milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Rolled oats read notes
- ⅓ cup Honey or maple syrup, or date syrup *or more, depending on your taste
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- Pinch Salt
- Dark chocolate chips optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, syrup of choice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- In a blender or food processor, blend 2 cups (180g) of the oats into flour. Leave the remaining 1 cup whole. (This step creates a better texture, but you can skip it or use store-bought oat flour). Read more about it in the recipe notes.
- Add the blended and whole oats to the wet mixture, along with salt and baking powder. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (you should get 12 muffins). Top each muffin with a few chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Bananas: The riper, the better! Spotty bananas bring natural sweetness and moisture.
- Oats: You can use rolled oats, quick oats, oat flour, or any combination. I prefer blending ⅔ of the oats into flour to create a fluffy texture while keeping 1/3 as whole oats, which adds a nice bite.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. These muffins freeze well! Wrap individually and store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave.
- Mix-Ins & Toppings: Try adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or a swirl of peanut butter or tahini.
- Want to keep it low sugar? Skip the chocolate chips or use a few chopped dark chocolate pieces. And reduce the syrup amount.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg