Healthy Banana-Oat Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthy Banana-Oat Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup finely ground steel-cut oats; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 1 egg, lightly whisked; 3 tablespoons applesauce; 3 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional); 1/2 cup ground walnuts (optional); 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or as needed

Servings: persons

cooking spray
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup finely ground steel-cut oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 egg, lightly whisked
3 tablespoons applesauce
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup ground walnuts (optional)
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or as needed

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
2
Combine water and flaxseed meal in a bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, whisk flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
4
Mix thickened flaxseed, bananas, honey, yogurt, egg, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into the banana mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
5
Use an ice cream scooper to scoop batter into the prepared muffin tin. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean but without overbaking, about 18 minutes.
7
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Freeze if desired.

806

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Healthy Banana-Oat Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthy Banana-Oat Muffins

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