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Moist Banana Oatmeal Muffins: Easy Breakfast Muffins for Kids

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You need breakfast that keeps up with your busy schedule. These banana oatmeal muffins deliver moisture and wholesome oats in one bowl, making them perfect for quick mornings, meal prep, or snacks for kids on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional add-in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. This is your dry mixture.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in the brown sugar, melted butter or oil, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  5. If using, fold in the chocolate chips now.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, substitute the egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter or microwave briefly.
  • If you want a sweeter top, sprinkle a little extra brown sugar over the batter before baking.

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