💕😋 Banana Oatmeal Muffins with Peanut Butter Swirl
These moist, slightly sweet muffins are packed with fiber, protein, and feel-good ingredients. The peanut butter swirl adds that little extra indulgence, making them a go-to for both kids and adults!
⏱ Prep Time:
15 minutes
⏲ Bake Time:
18–22 minutes
🍽 Servings:
12 muffins
📝 Ingredients
For the Muffins:
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- ¼ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas, then add the egg, milk, oil, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined (don’t overmix!).
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and honey/maple syrup for the swirl.
- Add about ½–1 tsp of the peanut butter swirl mixture on top of each muffin and use a toothpick or knife to swirl it in.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
💡 Notes & Tips:
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Use whole wheat flour for added fiber.
- Want a gluten-free version? Use 1:1 GF flour and certified GF oats.
- Make them mini muffins – just reduce bake time to about 10–12 minutes.
🍽 Nutritional Info (Per Muffin – approx.):
- Calories: 190–210
- Protein: 4–5g
- Fat: 8–10g
- Carbs: 26–28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 10–12g
🌟 Health Benefits:
- Bananas = natural sweetness, potassium & prebiotics
- Oats = heart-healthy fiber + sustained energy
- Peanut butter = plant-based protein and healthy fats
- No refined sugar (if using honey or maple syrup)
- Makes a satisfying and nutritious grab-and-go snack
❓Q&A:
Q: Can I freeze these muffins?
A: Yes! Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or let thaw at room temp.
Q: Can I make these egg-free?
A: Totally! Use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water, mixed and rested for 5 mins).
Q: Can I make them vegan?
A: Yup! Use plant milk, flax egg, and maple syrup instead of honey.
Q: How long do they stay fresh?
A: Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temp or up to a week in the fridge.
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