Here’s a wholesome and easy recipe for Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins—great for breakfast or a healthy snack:
🧁 Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup milk (any kind)
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- Soak oats (optional but recommended): Mix oats with milk and let sit for 5–10 minutes for softer texture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash bananas, then mix in egg, honey, melted butter, vanilla, and soaked oats.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients—mix gently (don’t overmix).
- Fold in blueberries carefully.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then enjoy!
🌟 Tips
- Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Toss blueberries in a little flour before adding to prevent sinking.
- You can add nuts or dark chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer.
If you want, I can give you a healthier (no sugar / gluten-free) version or convert this into a high-protein recipe.