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Banana Oat Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 6 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 41 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Banana Oat Muffins are a wholesome, delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon, they're naturally sweetened and packed with fiber. Dark chocolate chunks add a touch of indulgence, while the baking powder ensures a light, fluffy texture. Quick to prepare using a blender and baked in the oven, these muffins provide a nutritious, satisfying bite for the whole family.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tray: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tray to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend the Batter: In a blender, combine the ripe bananas, rolled oats, milk, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the oats are fully broken down and the mixture forms a smooth batter.
  3. Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about halfway with approximately 1/2 cup of batter per cup.
  4. Add Chocolate Toppings: Sprinkle the dark chocolate chunks or chips on top of each muffin for a delicious, melty topping.
  5. Bake the Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges turn a golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tray. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
  • Milk can be dairy or any plant-based alternative like almond or oat milk.
  • For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or mashed banana and use plant-based milk.
  • Check muffins at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking; baking times may vary by oven.
  • For added texture, add chopped nuts or dried fruits along with the chocolate chips.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/banana-oat-muffins-with-dark-chocolate-chips-recipe/