These delicious oatmeal banana muffins are made with whole grain oatmeal and have an oatmeal crumb topping. It's a delicious moist muffin filled with banana and oatmeal, and is perfect for breakfast or snacking any day of the week!
Happy New Year! Why is it that time just continues to go faster every year? I did take some time to celebrate and bring in the new year. But staying up till midnight is just way past my bedtime! I guess I can make the sacrifice once a year.
We spent the evening at my in-laws with family. That's my kind of night out! The kids were a hoot. They think New Years is the best because they get to eat all sorts of food, drink special sodas and sparkling cider.
About an hour before midnight all the cousins concocted a plan to ring in the New Year by sledding down Grandma's massive sledding hill right at midnight.
The temperature was down in the single digits, so they bundled up, grabbed head lamps and sleds and headed up the hill.
The plan was 3 minutes before midnight, Grandma would blow an air horn with three quick blasts. That would be their signal to get ready. Then right at midnight she would blow it again with one long blast!
All the adults stayed in the house, where it was toasty warm. Grandma headed out to the deck at the exact times and blasted the horn.
At midnight you could hear the hoots and hollers and then see all the head lamps bounce the way down the hill.
They came back in red faced and exhilarated. They thought they had accomplished the greatest feat ever...and they had! How many people can ring in the New Year by sledding right at midnight?
We quickly piled into the car and headed home. New Year's morning started out slow and lazy.
The kids and Rod slept in super late. I welcomed in the New Year by making these oatmeal banana muffins. It was a perfect start to a new year!
These oatmeal banana muffins are topped with an oatmeal crumble. It has just a touch of cinnamon and brown sugar! Nothing like a little extra sweetness to start the day off right!
And if you are looking for a little variety, here's another banana muffin recipe for you to try! Some of our favorites include blueberry muffins, raspberry lemon muffins and cranberry orange muffins. I also have a collection of muffins you'll want to check out!
I also have a delicious banana bread recipe you will want to try!
How do I make these muffins?
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In a large bowl mix oatmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar together.
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In a smaller bowl mix egg, oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and stir.
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Stir in mashed bananas
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Divide into 12 sprayed or lined muffin tins.
How long do the muffins bake?
Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 minutes.
You might also enjoy these muffins baked into a loaf in this oatmeal banana bread.
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Oatmeal Banana Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups oatmeal (old fashioned oats)
- 1 ¼ Cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt ((optional))
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 whole ripe bananas (mashed, 3 bananas equals about 1 ½ cups)
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix oatmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar together.
- In a smaller bowl mix egg, oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and stir.
- Stir in bananas
- Divide into 12 sprayed or lined muffin tins.
- In another bowl combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over muffin batter.
- Bake at 375 for 20 minutes
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Notes
- Use very ripe medium to large size bananas. The peel should have lots of brown spots and the bananas should mash easily.
- The batter may be a bit dry if bananas were not ripe or on the smaller size.
- If batter is too dry add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
- Use old fashioned oatmeal or quick oatmeal. Steel cut oats do not work for this recipe.
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Mad about Muffins
Agnes Elly Blijer says
Agnes Blijer
Greetings from Suriname, South-America.
My son of 14 yrs tried your recipe out yesterday. Although the bananas were not enough, because he doubled the recipe, the muffins are delicious. Next time we will use the right amount of bananas.
Thank you.
Kathy says
What a great skill your son is developing! You just can't go wrong with great cooking/baking skills.
Thank you,
Kathy 🙂
Brittany says
They’re in the oven now! I guessed for now, but what type of oats? Old fashion, steel cut, quick oats, etc.?
Kathy says
Hi Brittany,
I use old fashioned oats, but quick oats will work too. Steel cut oats are not suitable for these muffins. I hope you enjoyed them!
Kathy
NancyB says
Just finished ur easy recipe fir banana iatmeal muffins! They look like a professional baked em!! I know they will b tastey!
Kathy says
Enjoy!
Gail Kratt says
Just took them out of the oven and they look fantastic. Do they freeze well?
Kathy says
Hi Gail,
We usually don't have any leftover muffins in my house to freeze! But when we do, I often pop them into the freezer. Just allow the muffins to fully cool and then place in a freezer bag in a single layer. I'd try to use them up within a month so they don't dry out.
Enjoy!
Kathy
Erika Margarita Terzin says
I just made It, they are so good! Thanks for sharing 😃 Im from Paraguay
Kathy says
Thank you!
Sarah says
I’ve made these 4 times now and they are my kids favourite muffins! My preferred way to use up our ripe bananas. Thank you!
Kathy says
Wonderful! Thanks so much and I'm so glad you enjoy them!
Beth says
FANTASTIC!!!! Best banana flavored muffins we've ever tried. I substituted whole wheat flour and used applesauce instead of oil - delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe
Kathy says
Hi Beth,
Thanks so much! I love how you made these a bit healthier with the whole wheat flour and applesauce! Well done.
Kathy 🙂
Vicki says
Thank you for sharing your recipe!! They’re delicious. 😍
Kathy says
Thank you! 🙂
Angela says
The topping is yummy but the muffins are very dense and they stuck to the muffin papers. There are much better recipes online.
Kathy says
Hi Angela,
I'm sorry these didn't meet your needs. Were the muffins completely cooled when you tried to remove the paper liners? Sometimes they will stick while still warm.
Kathy
Ljilja Klobucar says
Love it they turned out great!
Kathy says
Thank you!
Mary says
Tried this recipe and it is delicious. Even used Splenda brown sugar and Splenda sugar substitute to serve my diabetic husband who gave it a thumbs up!
Kathy says
Thanks, Mary! 🙂