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! Another tasty version of this muffin is these Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins!
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 headlamps and sleds and headed up the hill.
The plan was that 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 headlamps 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!
Oatmeal banana muffins
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!
To make muffins
- 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 mashed bananas
- Divide into 12 sprayed or lined muffin tins.
- Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 15-20 minutes
You might also enjoy these muffins baked into a loaf in this oatmeal banana bread.
Muffin tips
- Use fresh baking powder - baking powder can lose its effectiveness and if old, your muffins might not rise properly.
- Fully preheat your oven - I use a separate oven thermometer in my oven to make certain my oven has reached the proper temperature. My preheat light often turns off before the oven has reached full temperature so I always give it extra time.
- Do not overmix batter. Just stir until everything is mixed in. Over-stirring can cause tough muffins.
- Use an ice cream scoop for even-sized muffins. Plus it makes putting the batter in the tins easy peasy!
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Oatmeal Banana Muffins
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Cooling Rack
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups oats (old fashioned oats)
- 1 ¼ Cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 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)
Topping
- ½ cup oats (old fashioned oats)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
- In a large bowl mix oatmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and sugar together.1 ½ Cups oats, 1 ¼ Cups flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, pinch ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a smaller bowl mix egg, oil and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and stir.1 whole egg, ¼ cup oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Stir in bananas3 whole ripe bananas
- Divide into 12 sprayed or paper lined muffin tins..
- In another bowl combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over muffin batter.½ cup oats, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- Bake at 375 for 18-20 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.
- When measuring flour, don't overpack the measuring cup. Fluff up flour first with a spoon or scoop and then gently scoop it into the measuring cup and then level the cup.
- 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.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
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Recipe adapted from Mad about Muffins
Liz says
My 19 month old son loves these. I make them frequently. Thank you for the fabulous recipe!
Kathy says
Thanks, Liz! I love hearing how much your son loves these muffins!
Mandy V says
These were easy and absolutely delicious. My husband has eaten 4 of them in the last hour...
Kathy says
I guess he must love them! They are one of our favorites! Thanks for dropping me a quick note! 🙂
Leigh says
So do I use instant or the rolled oats oatmeal?
Kathy says
Hi Leigh,
I don't typically use instant oats when baking. It tends to break down too much.
Thanks!
Kathy
Erika C says
Hey there! Just made these. They turned out well but I would say to add salt to the recipe! After tasting them I thought I forgot it, but I see it isn't included. If this is how you prefer your muffins then disregard my comment 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks, Erika. I typically don't add salt to my muffins. I will add it to the recipe as an optional ingredient. I appreciate your feedback.
Lauren says
I made these vegan by using a flax egg and not putting the topping on. They taste great!
Kathy says
So glad you made them work for you! Nice job 🙂
Noelle says
This is one of the only times EVER that a recipe actually made the amount of muffins that it said it would . I was pleasantly surprise. And they were delicious, too, even using whole wheat flour. 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks, Noelle! I'm so glad you loved the muffins and that they worked out for you. Thanks for letting me know 🙂 There's nothing better than hearing that someone else loved your recipes (besides my kids :))
Rachael says
These muffins are so good! I added some walnuts and chocolate chips to mine. Definitely will make them again!
Kathy says
Thanks, Rachael! I'm so glad you loved them. The addition of walnuts and chocolate chips sound yummy!
Jen says
Delicious! I added dates & omitted the topping. Made 24 mini muffins - baked for 12 minutes.
Kathy says
I love how you made a few adjustments! Adding dates is such a great idea. Mini muffins are always a hit!
Adina says
Happy New Year! Great recipe for using ripe bananas, I always have at least one around...
Kathy says
Bananas seem to have a way of turning ripe too quickly.
Mary says
Don’t keep them close to apples if you don’t want them to ripen too quickly. In this case I will because I need to make more! I added some milk because they looked too dry but I think they were a bit too wet after all because the were falling apart and crumbly. They tasted amazing though .
Kathy says
Thanks for the tip about apples and bananas - good to know! 🙂
Samuel says
WOW!Lovely recipe for NYE!!I hope kids will enjoy the party with this gorgeous Muffins!!!!
Kathy says
Thanks!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Happy New Year, Kathy! It sure sounds like your NYE was super fun and festive! Granny sounds like a blast and who wouldn't love sledding with headlamps at midnight! Those banana muffins look pretty dang delicious too!
Kathy says
The sledding was a lot of fun...even as a spectator!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Dear Kathy, I cannot even tell you HOW MUCH I enjoyed this story of your kids and their cousins ringing in the New Year on sleds at midnight with the headlamps. And Grandma was right there in the mix! Wahoo!!! I grew up in RI on 100 acres out in the boonies. My parents still live there. We had a big, steep toboggan run that was maybe 1/8 mile long. It was great going down. It was the hiking back up that was the downer. No chair lifts, if you catch my drift! (Pun intended) The oatmeal crumb topping looks scrumptious on these muffins. I'd love to have one (or 5) for breakfast tomorrow. With coffee. And, I'll just watch the kids sledding from the window. 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks, Allie! It was so much fun...and hopefully the kids will remember this like your remember your childhood experiences.
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
Yum, these muffins look like the perfect way to start the New Year! And the sledding party sounds so fun, that sounds just like something I would have loved to do as a kid. I'm glad you had a happy holiday season, Kathy!
Kathy says
Thanks, Meghan! Happy New Year to you too!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
I love banana muffins, and these muffins look fantastic! What a beautiful crumb topping!
Kathy says
The crumb topping is the best!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Happy New Year, Kathy! Sounds like yours was fabulous, even though you stayed up past your bed time! 😉 LOVE these muffins, my dear! Banana and oatmeal is a delicious combination! And that extra oat topping just sounds perfect! I could eat these all day long! Cheers, mi-lady - to a wonderful year!
Kathy says
I am such an early bird...early to bed, early to rise. Late nights are such a stretch! The hardest part, even after staying up so late, I was still up at the crack of dawn!
Marilyn says
Can you freeze the muffins?
Kathy says
Yes, you can freeze these muffins. Freeze in a single layer in a plastic bag or freezer safe container. Allow to thaw at room temperature.
Enjoy!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
Happy New Year Kathy! I just laughed at this post...staying up till midnight. Nope. We go to bed at 9 p.m. sharp (big losers here) and unlike everyone else, my New Year's resolution is too be less strict with my diet and allow things like yummy muffins once in awhile. Especially ones loaded with fiber and are overall pretty good for you. Can't wait to try!
Kathy says
I like your way of thinking!
David @ Spiced says
What a fun way to start off 2016! I probably would have been right out on that hill with the kids, too. Haha! And props to Grandma for signaling in the new year with an airhorn. 🙂 Also, these muffins look incredible! Banana muffins are one of my favorites, and this oat topping is a great addition! Happy 2016 to you and your family!
Kathy says
Luckily we were out in the middle of nowhere so we didn't bother anyone with that air horn! 🙂
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
Oh i will take a muffin for breakfast any day! Especially one of these gorgeous ones with an oatmeal topping! And I love bananas in baked goods. Delish!
Kathy says
Banana is a great addition to baked goods!
Amanda says
Sledding down the hill at midnight sounds great! I would totally do that. These muffins look great! I love muffins at breakfast just to mix it up a little.
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
These look like such a delicious way to start the new year!
Kathy says
Thanks, Kate!