Banana Chocolate Chip Oats Muffins (Printable)

Soft banana muffins with oats and chocolate chips, ready in 35 minutes for a perfect breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
09 - 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

12 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Whisk in melted butter or oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until combined—batter should remain slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough muffins.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using. Reserve a small handful to sprinkle on tops if desired.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These muffins stay incredibly moist for days, unlike other baked goods that dry out
  • The oats give them a wholesome texture that makes them feel substantial enough for breakfast
  • They come together in one bowl without any fancy equipment or techniques
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy of tender muffins, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The riper your bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be
  • Letting them cool in the pan for those 5 minutes prevents them from falling apart
03 -
  • Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly portioned muffins every time
  • Sprinkle a few extra oats and chocolate chips on top before baking for a beautiful finish

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