Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Easy to make grab ‘n go banana oatmeal muffins. It’s oatmeal with all it’s benefits in muffin form! Make on the weekend & have a healthy breakfast all week. Gluten-free too!

I was up to my armpits (oh, sorry that was not a good analogy) in oatmeal cups this weekend. I made these delicious Banana Oatmeal Muffins, some Peach Almond Oatmeal Muffins and Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins for a bunch of on-the-go breakfasts next week. Usually I don’t make this many at once but I am also planning on bringing some on our vacation next week to help feed my “soon-to-be a mommy” daughter. She is gluten intolerant and, with this pregnancy, can’t stand the sight of eggs, let alone eat them, so this will give her something nutritious & tasty for breakfast.

Of course these are so good, kind of like banana bread made with oats instead of wheat, that my grandson (OK, who am I kidding, everyone) will love to grab a few too. And the chocolate chips in the mix certainly add to the yummy-ness. 🙂

These muffins come out very moist, full of banana-y goodness, and besides the little sugar added, are very good for you.

Top 10 Healthy Benefits of Oats

1. High in soluble fiber & protein
2. More antioxidants than broccoli
3. Boosts nutrition of gluten-free diets
4. Strengthens immune system
5. Aids in weight loss
6. Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
7. Protects against breast cancer
8. Lowers bad cholesterol
9. Controls blood pressure
10. Lowers risk of diabetes type 2 

The nice thing about these muffins is they can be wrapped individually and frozen and will keep for a few months in the freezer. Then when you are ready to eat them, just pop them into the microwave for a minute or 1-1/2 minutes, and you’ve got a nutritious breakfast in no time. Cheers!

Muffins for Breakfast On-The-Go

Healthy Zucchini Bran Muffins – are super easy to make and pack a nutritious punch. Full of veggies, yogurt & bran cereal, they make a energy-packed snack or grab-n-go breakfast. 

Banana Chocolate Chip Smoothie Muffins – are like eating a healthy smoothie minus the glass. They’re simple to make and have no sugar, no eggs and are gluten and dairy-free too! 

Pineapple Carrot Muffins – are the perfect snack-time treat for the kids. Fresh carrots, a little sugar, a touch of cinnamon and sweetened with pineapple juice makes these muffins both moist and delicious.

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BANANA OATMEAL MUFFINS

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Easy to make grab 'n go banana oatmeal muffins. It's oatmeal in muffin form! Make on the weekend & have a healthy breakfast all week. And they're gluten-free too!

Course: Breakfast

Servings: 12 muffins

Author: Linda Warren

Ingredients

• 3 cups old fashioned oats, gluten-free if necessary
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup mashed banana, about 2-3 medium bananas
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups almond milk or milk of choice
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with a non-stick spray.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. In a medium bowl, mash banana and whisk with remaining ingredients except for chocolate chips. Add to dry ingredients.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Divide evenly into prepared pan making sure each has about the same amount of liquid and oats.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. They should be slightly brown around edges.
7. Remove to wire rack and let cool completely. Remove from pan carefully by inserting a fork or small spatula down the side and lifting slowly. Set on wire rack to finish cooling.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from recipe found on The Merchant Baker.