Banana Oat Muffin

Ingredients

Serves: 12 portions

• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed 
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 
• 2 large eggs 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats 
• 1 cup whole wheat flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) 
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds (e.g., walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups. 
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. 
3. Mix wet ingredients: Add honey or maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined. 
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. 
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. 
6. Gently fold in the Greek yogurt until evenly distributed in the batter. 
7. Stir in the chopped nuts or seeds of your choice. 
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. 
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. 
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 

These banana oat muffins are not only delicious but also packed with fiber and nutrients. Enjoy them as a wholesome breakfast or a healthy snack!