Vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins

 

🧁 Vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Soft, naturally sweetened muffins made with ripe bananas, oats, and no dairy or eggs. Perfect for meal prep, kids, or on-the-go energy!

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🕒 Recipe Details:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Bake Time: 20–22 minutes

• Total Time: ~30 minutes

• Servings: 10–12 muffins

• Diet: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (or extra banana)

• 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave

• 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, soy, etc.)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 1/2 cup oat flour (blend oats if you don’t have)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp salt

• Optional: 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

🔹 Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a muffin tin.

🔹 Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add applesauce, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.

🔹 Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

Add oats, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix just until combined. Fold in any optional add-ins.

🔹 Step 4: Fill Muffin Tins

Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

🔹 Step 5: Bake

Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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✅ Storage Tips:

• Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in fridge up to 5 days.

• Freeze for up to 3 months — just thaw and reheat!