Description
Banana oat Greek yogurt muffins pack wholesome goodness into each delightful bite. Nourishing ingredients combine perfectly to create a satisfying breakfast treat that promises both flavor and nutrition for hungry mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 medium ripe bananas (200 g or 1 cup mashed)
- 2 cups (160 g) rolled oats (old fashioned or quick)
- 1 cup (225 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips, mini or regular
Leavening Agents:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400°F. Generously coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine bananas, Greek yogurt, oats, and remaining wet and dry ingredients into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend thoroughly until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and the oats are completely pulverized.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Carefully transfer the batter into prepared muffin cavities, filling each approximately three-quarters full. For extra visual appeal, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter.
- Remove from oven and let muffins rest in the tin for 10 minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly. This helps prevent crumbling when removing.
- Carefully transfer muffins to a wire cooling rack. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, maintaining their freshness and texture.
Notes
- Blend ingredients thoroughly to ensure a smooth, creamy texture without large oat chunks for the perfect muffin consistency.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better binding, which helps create a moist and tender muffin.
- Chocolate chips can be optional or substituted with nuts, dried fruits, or berries for personalized flavor variations.
- Check muffins at the 15-minute mark to prevent overcooking, as oven temperatures can vary slightly between kitchen appliances.
- Cool muffins in the pan to help them set and prevent breaking, making them easier to remove without crumbling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg