Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
These wholesome Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins combine the rich flavors of ripe bananas, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and hearty whole wheat flour and oats for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. Moist and naturally sweetened with bananas and brown sugar, these muffins are simple to prepare and perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Total Time: 26-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
Wet Ingredients
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup milk
Add-ins
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the muffins evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper or silicone liners or lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent the muffins from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir them together to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, canola oil, milk, and mashed bananas until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until all the ingredients are moistened and incorporated – be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter gently to spread them evenly without breaking them.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are well ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Whole wheat flour adds a nutty flavor and more fiber than all-purpose flour, but you can substitute if desired.
- Use silicone liners or non-stick spray to make muffin removal easier.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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