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
Mary says
Can chocolate chips be added
Kathy says
You bet! 🙂
Enjoy!
Karen says
A muffin that would be good for kids, as well adults! As others have noted, not overly sweet, and lots of banana and oatmeal. I did use 1/4C white sugar and 1/4C brown sugar because I like that flavor in baked goods. Also added 1/2C raisins.
While the topping is tasty, I think I will just top with a dusting of cinnamon sugar next time, or just leave the muffins plain. I dislike picking up all the crispy oatmeal pieces that fall all over everything. Maybe pressing them into the muffin tops before baking would help?
Looking forward to having them for breakfast in the morning with some fresh summer fruit!
Kathy says
Hi Karen,
Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the muffins.
Kathy 🙂
AnnieShinko says
Pretty darn good. Not too sweet so I didn’t mind that my 3 kids ate them all in one day. The topping made a bit of a crumbly mess so they were banished to the backyard to eat them. I doubled the vanilla and nutmeg and added a bit of milk to the slightly dry batter. I will be making these again for sure. Thank you for the recipe!
Kathy says
Thanks, Annie! The topping is crumbly... having the kids snack outside is a great idea! Thanks for your comment! I really appreciate it!
Kathy 🙂
Cat says
Nice. Thanks for the recipe. I like the chewy texture n easy brown sugar topping. Easy to make as I am not a talented Baker and only a busy working mom.
Kathy says
Thank you! And good for you for finding some time to do a little baking. The more you do, the better you'll get! Thanks for your nice comment 🙂 I really appreciate it!
Happy Baking
Kathy 🙂
Russell says
These look great! Any change to time/temp to make these into mini muffins?
Kathy says
Hi Russell,
I'd keep the oven temp the same, but the time will decrease. Try cooking for 10-13 minutes.
Enjoy! 🙂
Sherrie says
Pretty good, and I even forgot the sugar!
Made mini muffins for my kiddos. I baked for 10 minutes and it was perfect.
Kathy says
LOL!!! Love that they were still good even after forgetting the sugar! 🙂 I love making mini muffins sometimes - they are perfect for kids and make a great little snack! Thanks for your comment!
Kathy 🙂
Salima says
Delicious, easy to make and not too much sugar - it's a keeper! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Kathy says
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Lily says
Thanks for the recipe! These muffins are delicious. I have tried many banana oat muffin recipes but I think this is the best one I’ve tried. I like that it doesn’t have much sugar but is still sweet enough. This muffins will become a regular thing in my house! 😋
Kathy says
Thanks, Lily! They are a regular in our house and we never seem to tire of them! 🙂
Ally Raetz says
Would these be good for a bedtime snack too? For my toddler
Kathy says
I think they would make a great bedtime snack!
Enjoy 🙂
Angie says
Very tasty! Thank you for the recipe. I followed it exactly (using all-purpose flour) and everyone in the family loves them.
Kathy says
Thanks, Angie! So glad they are a favorite for you too! 🙂
Kristina says
I love those!!! Tried making many but found this recipe the best!!
I make it with whole wheat flour and less sugar and they are delicious
Kathy says
Thank you, Kristina!!!
Sue says
Been looking for a oats and banana muffin recipe and this one looks really good, less sugar than others and enough banana and oats. Look forward to making them!
Kathy says
Enjoy!!!