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Honey Oat Banana Muffins

Our favorite honey oat banana muffins made with oil instead of butter. Partially whole wheat muffins using overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 120 g whole wheat flour 1 cup
  • 120 g all-purpose flour 1 cup
  • 25 g rolled oats ¼ cup + a bit more to sprinkle over the muffins
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 40 g walnuts ⅓ cup, chopped
  • 2-3 large bananas 300 g/ 10.6 oz/1 cup banana puree
  • 130 g honey 6 tablespoons
  • 2 eggs medium Germany, large US
  • 80 ml canola oil ⅓ cup
  • 60 ml milk ¼ cup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°F. Line the muffin tray with muffin paper cases.
  2. Dry ingredients: Mix both types of flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and chopped walnuts. Set aside.120 g whole wheat flour/ 1 cup + 120 g all-purpose flour/ 1 cup + 25 g rolled oats/¼ cup + 1 teaspoon baking soda + ½ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt + 40 g walnuts/⅓ chopped
  3. Mash the bananas with a fork to get about 300 g/1 cup banana puree. Place the puree into a larger bowl. Add the honey, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.2-3 large bananas + 130 g honey/ 6 tablespooons + 2 eggs + 80 ml canola oil/⅓ cup + 60 ml milk/¼ cup + 60 ml milk/ ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix to incorporate using a spoon or spatula. Don't overmix.
  5. Bake muffins: Place the batter into the prepared baking tray. Sprinkle some oats on top of each muffin. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of one muffin comes out clean.
  6. Rest: Leave the banana muffins to rest in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Notes

  • I recommend using a digital kitchen scale (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) to measure the ingredients; it guarantees the best results. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.