Banana Oatmeal Muffins (No Flour, No Sugar): 7 Wholesome Tips Recipe
These Banana Oatmeal Muffins are a wholesome, flour-free, and sugar-free treat made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and almond milk. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, they are naturally sweetened and can be enhanced with optional walnuts for added crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Optional
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the muffins.
- Mash Bananas: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth to create a natural sweet base.
- Mix Ingredients: Add rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas and mix well until the batter is evenly combined.
- Add Walnuts: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts gently to incorporate some crunch and flavor.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners, then fill each cup with the prepared batter evenly.
- Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool before serving to let them set and enhance their texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk or dairy milk if preferred.
- Oats can be blended into oat flour for a finer texture if desired.
- Optional walnuts add healthy fats and a crunchy texture but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To check doneness, always use a toothpick to test if it comes out clean from the center.
- These muffins are naturally sweetened, making them suitable for a healthy diet.
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