Healthy Banana Oat Muffins

These soft banana oat muffins are simple, cozy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. They make a great breakfast, snack, or meal-prep treat for busy mornings.

Healthy banana oat muffins made with oats and ripe bananas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Whisk in eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Storage Tip: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.