Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Name: Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 34 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup mashed ripe banana ((mash the banana and then measure it)); ½ cup pure maple syrup; ¼ cup peanut butter; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats ((processed into flour-or 1 1/2 cups oat flour)); ⅔ cup old fashioned rolled oats ((left whole)); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips ((I use Enjoy Life brand))

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These vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins are bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, the creaminess of peanut butter, and the hearty goodness of oats! This easy recipe combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create moist and flavorful muffins that are perfect for breakfast on the go or a guilt-free snack.

Banana oatmeal muffins on a plate on the table with one laying on the side.

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Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Easy-to-Make: Everything comes together in one bowl in a matter of minutes for these easy oatmeal banana muffins.
Vegan and Gluten-Free: These delicious and nutritious vegan and gluten free banana oat muffins are perfect for all types of eaters.
Oat Flour Muffins: Like I mentioned above these are gluten free because they are made with oat flour, these oat flour muffins are hearty and the texture is amazing.
Oil-Free: Thanks to a combination of banana and nut butter, these vegan banana oat muffins come out perfectly moist without using any oil.
Refined-Sugar Free: Instead of sugar we sweetened this chocolate chip banana oat muffin with maple syrup and mashed banana.

For more breakfast-on-the-go ideas, check out my Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, Easy Chocolate Smoothie, and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats next.

Or for some more muffins try my Double Chocolate Chip Muffins, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Vegan Blueberry Muffins, Chocolate Banana Muffins or my Vegan Strawberry Muffins.

Ingredients

I love the simplicity of this recipe and love to bake a batch of them when I'm craving something that's both healthy and sweet, be sure to check out the recipe card below for these vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins.

Mashed Banana: Works as both an egg replacer and natural sweetener in these vegan banana muffins.
Maple Syrup: Used to sweeten these banana oat chocolate chip muffins.
Peanut Butter: Adds healthy fats and protein to the muffins in place of oil or butter.
Oat Flour: Forms the foundation for the muffins in place of traditional all-purpose flour. You can purchase packaged oat flour or make your own by pulsing rolled oats in a food processor.
Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Used in addition to the oat flour to provide texture to the muffins.
Cinnamon: Adds a hint of cinnamon flavor to the oat flour banana muffins.
Chocolate Chips: Be sure to use dairy-free, dark chocolate chips to keep these muffins vegan. I use the Enjoy Life brand.

Variations

Peanut Butter: Feel free to swap the peanut butter with another nut butter such as almond or cashew butter.
Nut-Free: You can easily make these oat flour muffins nut-free by using sunflower seed butter instead.
Chocolate Chips: Replace half or all of the chocolate chips with chopped walnuts or pecans to change things up. You can also make blueberry oatmeal banana muffins by swapping the chocolate chips for blueberries or simply just toss a handful of blueberries in the batter with the chocolate chips.

How to Make Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Gather all your ingredients, preheat your oven to 375° F and grease a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Now let's mix up your muffins!

The banana, syrup, peanut butter and vanilla mixed in a bowl.

Step 1: Add the mashed banana, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.

Dry ingredients added to the bowl of wet.

Step 2: Add oat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Fold them together to combine.

Ingredients mixed together and chocolate chips on top.

Step 3: Add the chocolate chips.

Muffin batter scooped into a muffin tin.

Step 4: Scoop the batter into the greased muffin tin (you should get about 7 muffins).

Step 5: Bake the for 17 minutes and allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

Be sure to use a ripe banana: Not only are ripe bananas easier to mash, they are also sweeter, so you'll want to make sure your banana is perfectly ripe. It should be yellow with some brown specks or spots.
Use plain peanut butter: You'll want to use creamy, salted peanut butter with no added oil or sugar for these oat muffins. The only ingredients on the label should be peanut butter and salt.
Use certified gluten-free oats: While oats are naturally gluten-free, there is a risk for cross-contamination when using non-certified oats. Therefore, be sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats and oat flour if needed.
Serve for breakfast or a snack: These banana oat muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go and also make a great afternoon snack with a glass of homemade oat milk or almond milk.
Storing: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months and let then thaw out in the fridge overnight.

Recipe FAQs

Why are banana oatmeal muffins good for you?

This banana oat muffins recipe uses nutrient-rich ingredients such as oats, banana, and peanut butter, making it a healthier alternative to your typical store-bought or bakery muffin.

Can I make my own oat flour?

You sure can! To make your own oat flour, simply place the rolled oats in a food processor or blender and pulse or blend until the oats turn into a fine powder.

Why are my oatmeal muffins dry?

You likely you used too much flour from not measuring properly. Or not enough fat, make sure to carefully measure the butter or in this case the peanut butter.

Why are my banana oatmeal muffins wet?

Too much banana, make sure you measure the banana properly by mashing it in a separate bowl first and measuring it out.