Healthy and Delicious Banana Oatmeal Muffins

These banana oatmeal muffins are the perfect balance of healthy and delicious. Packed with ripe bananas and hearty oats, these muffins are moist, fluffy, and make for a nutritious breakfast or snack. With a prep time of about 15 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of these muffins in no time. Whether you're a fan of baking or just looking for a quick and easy recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth, these banana oatmeal muffins are sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, honey, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy!

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