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Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or any other natural sweetener)

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    1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or vegetable oil

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • start=”2441″ data-end=”2469″>1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins (for extra flavor)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Bananas: Bananas add natural sweetness, moisture, and essential nutrients like potassium, which helps maintain proper muscle and heart function.

  • Oats: Rolled oats provide fiber and help keep you feeling full longer, making these muffins a satisfying and healthy choice.

  • Whole Wheat Flour: Whole wheat flour adds extra fiber and nutrients compared to all-purpose flour, making the muffins a healthier option.

  • Natural Sweeteners: Using honey or maple syrup instead of refined sugar enhances the natural flavors of the bananas and gives the muffins a touch of sweetness without excess sugar.

Instructions

Prepare the Muffin Batter:

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    Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.

  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, leaving a few small lumps for texture.

  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add the egg, milk, applesauce or oil, vanilla extract, and honey (or maple syrup). Whisk until everything is well combined.

  4. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

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    <strong data-start=”3994″ data-end=”4048″>Fold the Dry Ingredients into the Wet Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Add the Extras:

  1. Optional Add-ins: If you want to include extra ingredients like chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins, gently fold them into the batter until evenly distributed.

Bake the Muffins:

  1. Fill the Muffin Tin:</strong> Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way full.

  2. Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden and firm to the touch.

  3. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cut and Serve:

 

  1. Serve: Once the muffins are completely cooled, serve them as a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a healthy dessert. Enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee!

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