Healthy Banana Oat Breakfast Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (for natural sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruits (such as raisins, chopped dates, or cranberries)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs (or flax eggs), unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. In a separate bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. Gently fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruits.

  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Once cooled, enjoy these healthy banana oat breakfast muffins as a nourishing start to your day!

These muffins are naturally sweetened by the ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup or honey, making them a wholesome choice for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other mix-ins like shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips, or grated carrots. Happy baking!

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