Description
Savor the perfect blend of wholesome goodness and sweet indulgence with these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins. Made with ripe bananas, heart-healthy oats, and rich chocolate chips, these muffins are ideal for a nutritious breakfast or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (or 1 ⅔ cups oat flour)
- 4 large ripe bananas
- ½ cup avocado oil (or substitute)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: nuts, cinnamon, or dried fruit for add-ins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Blend rolled oats into a fine flour and mix with cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mash bananas and combine with oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For gluten-free muffins, ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
- Substitute avocado oil with melted butter or coconut oil if preferred.
- Vegan substitutions: Use flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per muffin, approximate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 31mg