Description

These wholesome oatmeal muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat, combining hearty quick-cooking oats with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or fresh berries.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

3 cups Quick Cooking Oats
3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

2 Large Eggs
1 1/2 cups Whole Milk
1/4 cup Honey
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Bananas, mashed

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 12-count muffin tin using nonstick spray to ensure the muffins don’t stick.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the quick cooking oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until fully combined and evenly distributed.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the large eggs, whole milk, honey, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas to the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is thoroughly mixed to form the muffin batter.
Customize Batter: Divide the batter into three separate bowls if desired, and add your chosen mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped apples, or raspberries for extra flavor and texture.
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin wells, filling each about two-thirds full. Optionally, sprinkle additional mix-ins on top of each muffin before baking.
Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and springy to the touch. Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean, they are done.
Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.

Notes

Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a different sweetness profile.
Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for an added crunch and nutrition boost.
Bananas should be ripe for best flavor and natural sweetness.
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
For gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: oatmeal muffins, banana muffins, healthy muffins, breakfast muffins, quick cooking oats, cinnamon muffins, homemade muffins