Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins (Printable)

Soft moist muffins with ripe bananas, hearty oats and chocolate chips. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
09 - 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add melted butter or oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until completely combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—batter should remain slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using. Ensure even distribution throughout batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely before serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The oats give them a hearty texture that keeps you satisfied until lunch without feeling heavy
  • They strike that perfect balance between wholesome breakfast and indulgent treat
02 -
  • Overmixed batter makes tough muffins so stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily creating a smoother batter
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized muffins that bake at the same rate
  • Let cool completely before storing or they will get soggy from trapped steam

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