These banana oats muffins are proof that tasty doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a handful of simple ingredients and one trusty mixing bowl, you can create a batch of moist, flavorful muffins that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a wholesome breakfast option or a tasty snack to fuel your day, these muffins have got you covered. So roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to experience the joy of baking without the fuss. Your taste buds will thank you!
Bananas and oats are a dynamic duo that never fails to impress. The natural sweetness and gooey goodness of bananas and the hearty, chewy vibe of oats take this simple muffin to another level.
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Ingredients required
Following is a preview list of ingredients, for a detailed list with quantity required, find the recipe card below.
- Ripe bananas
- Rolled oats
- Egg
- Buttermilk
- Cornstarch/cornflour
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon powder
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips
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How to make banana oats muffins?
Following is a simple instruction list, for detailed instructions, find the recipe card below.
- Prep: Preheat your oven. Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all the wet ingredients are combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool before serving.
Storage
Allow the muffins to cool completely to room temperature before storing them. This prevents condensation from forming inside the storage container, which can make the muffins soggy.
- Refrigeration: Place the cooled muffins in an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap or aluminium foil before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container. These banana oats muffins can be stored in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours. Reheat the muffins in a microwave for about 20-30 seconds or in a preheated oven at 300°F/150°C for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
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Banana Oats Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 Banana (ripe/over-ripe)
- 150 g Rolled Oats 1¾ cups
- 1 Eggs (room temperature)
- 120 ml Buttermilk ½ cup
- 20 g Cornstarch/Cornflour 2 tbsp
- 100 g Vegetable Oil ½ cup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- A Pinch salt
- 40 g Chocolate chips (extra for topping) ¼ cup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 410°F /210°C. Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- To the mashed bananas, add eggs and sugar. Whisk well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk till everything is combined.
- Add rolled oats, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon powder, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- If desired, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with chocolate chips.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake at 410°F /210°C for 5 minutes then reduce the heat to 350°F /200°C and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.