Description
Delicious and healthy banana muffins made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and Greek yogurt, offering a moist and slightly sweet treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with muffin liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, melted unsalted butter, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to create a smooth mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins, so fold just until combined to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If you like, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to add extra flavor and texture to your muffins.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- You can substitute granulated sugar with honey or maple syrup if desired, but adjust liquid amounts accordingly.
- Optional add-ins like walnuts and chocolate chips enhance flavor but can be omitted for a simpler muffin.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
