Banana Oat Muffins Cinnamon (Printable)

Wholesome muffins featuring ripe bananas, oats, and cinnamon. Soft, hearty, perfect for morning or snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each well.
02 - Pulse rolled oats in a food processor until finely ground, resembling flour.
03 - Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl, then add eggs, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
04 - Add ground oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
05 - Portion batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake on the center rack for 18-22 minutes until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas so less sugar needed
  • Soft and fluffy with a satisfying oat texture
  • No fancy equipment required just a bowl and a spoon
  • Customizable with add ins like nuts or chocolate chips
  • Whole grain goodness for lasting energy
02 -
  • These muffins are rich in fiber and great for meal prep
  • Freeze beautifully for up to three months
  • Portion controlled for kids and adults alike
03 -
  • If you want tall bakery style muffins let the batter rest for ten minutes before baking
  • Toasting the oats in a dry skillet before adding gives deeper flavor
  • Always check your bananas are deeply brown spotted the extra caramel notes make these muffins irresistible
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