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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins

Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins are a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast option made with whole oats, ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and natural sweeteners. These muffins are packed with fiber and protein, perfect for busy mornings or a wholesome snack. Easily customizable with berries, nuts, or chocolate chips, these muffins offer a tender, flavorful, and energizing start to your day.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Mix-ins

  • ½ cup fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare your ingredients – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth to create a natural base for the muffins.
  2. Step 2: Mix wet ingredients – Add Greek yogurt, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Step 3: Combine the dry ingredients – In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and help muffins rise evenly.
  4. Step 4: Combine wet and dry mixtures – Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to maintain a light batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Step 5: Add optional mix-ins – If desired, fold in berries, nuts, or chocolate chips now for added flavor and texture.
  6. Step 6: Bake and cool – Spoon the batter evenly into muffin cups and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins; fold gently.
  • Use rolled oats, not instant oats, for better texture and nutrition.
  • If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk or plant-based milk to adjust consistency.
  • Check muffin doneness after 20 minutes to prevent drying out, as oven temperatures vary.

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Keywords: healthy, oatmeal muffins, breakfast, gluten free, quick muffins, nutritious, banana, Greek yogurt

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