Look no further than these Healthy Banana Muffins! Made with gluten-free oat flour, ripe bananas, and natural sweeteners, these muffins are a perfect way to start your day.
Ingredients for Healthy Banana Muffins recipe
- 1 cup mashed banana (from 2 large ripe bananas)
- 1 1/4 cups certified gluten-free oat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or other mild-flavored vegetable oil)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional: Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions to make Healthy Banana Muffins recipe
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
Combine wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, coconut sugar, olive oil, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until combined.
Add dry ingredients:
Gradually add oat flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in mix-ins:
If using, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Fill muffin cups:
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake:
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
Let muffins cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor.
- For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Store muffins at room temperature for up to two days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- To freeze muffins, place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.
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