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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins

Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
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These Healthy Oatmeal Muffins are a delicious, wholesome treat that combines the nutty flavor of oats with natural sweeteners like ripe bananas and honey or maple syrup. They deliver a tender and moist texture, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack that’s nutritious and adaptable to vegan, gluten-free, or low-sugar diets. Easy to prepare and bake in under 30 minutes, these muffins stay fresh for days and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • 2 eggs or 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 6 tbsp water)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)
  • 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin, chia, sunflower)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries or chopped apples

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together for even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the yogurt, eggs (or flax eggs), honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform and slightly creamy.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oat mixture. Stir gently until just combined to keep the muffins tender. Fold in any optional nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or chocolate chips now.
  4. Fill the muffin tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly. Spoon batter evenly into each cup, filling about 3/4 full to allow room for rising during baking.
  5. Bake until golden: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.
  6. Cool and enjoy: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; stir just until combined.
  • Customize with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits added before baking.
  • Check baking time early to prevent dryness from overbaking.
  • Cool muffins completely for best texture and flavor retention.

Nutrition

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