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Moist Banana Oatmeal Muffins: Easy Breakfast Muffins for Kids

A stack of three golden brown, moist oatmeal muffins topped with visible oats, resting on a small ceramic plate.
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Make these moist banana oatmeal muffins for a healthy, easy breakfast to go. This one-bowl recipe uses ripe bananas for natural sweetness, making them perfect for busy mornings or picky eaters.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mix-ins (optional, like chocolate chips or chopped walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, mashed bananas, maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  5. Fold in any optional mix-ins, like chocolate chips, if you are using them.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use very ripe bananas. The riper the banana, the more moisture and sweetness it provides.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter or microwave briefly.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute the maple syrup with brown sugar.
  • This is a great recipe for meal prep; bake a batch on Sunday for healthy grab and go breakfast options all week.

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