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Healthy Muffins for Kids: Banana Oat Muffins With Honey - A Simple, Wholesome Snack

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or light olive oil) or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional add-ins: 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or blueberries
  • Optional topping: a few oats to sprinkle on top

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan and oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine.
  3. Whisk in the wet ingredients: Add eggs, honey, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla. Whisk until well combined and glossy.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Bring it together: Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined. If using chocolate chips, nuts, or blueberries, fold them in now. Do not overmix.
  6. Fill the cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle a few oats on top for a simple finish.
  7. Bake: Place in the center of the oven and bake for 16–20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents sogginess.