These 3 ingredient banana oatmeal muffins are simple and healthy. The banana oatmeal muffins make a perfect snack for busy days when you need to eat on-the-go.
Toddlers and older kids will love the flavorful 3 ingredient banana oatmeal muffins. The muffins are great to pack in school lunches or to take with you to sports games and practices.
The 3 ingredient banana oatmeal muffins have no flour or added sugar, which means the banana oatmeal muffins are also gluten-free.
Some of my other favorite muffin recipes recipes without bananas are Classic Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bars.
The banana oatmeal muffin recipe is easy to make since it only requires three ingredients. No flour and no sugar is needed to make the muffins. Blend together oatmeal, bananas, and a little vanilla extract before baking in the oven. You can even add some mix-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, blueberries, or any other topping.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The 3 ingredient banana oatmeal muffin recipe is a clean eating recipe. The ingredients used are simple and have no added sugar.
- The muffins are easy to transport so they make an easy on-the-go snack for a baby, toddler, older kids or even adults. They make a healthy snack for kids to take to school.
- The banana oatmeal muffins are gluten-free since they contain no flour.
Recipe Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Muffins
- Bananas
- Oatmeal
- Vanilla Extract
Ingredient Notes
Bananas: The bananas act as a binding ingredient to help keep the muffins intact. They also add a natural sweetness to the muffins so you don't need to use white sugar.
Oats: The oats add substance to the muffins. Since oats are gluten-free, no flour is needed to make the muffins.
Vanilla extract: The vanilla extract adds a little extra flavor to the 3 ingredient banana muffins.
How to Make 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Muffins: Step by Step Instructions
Since the muffins contain only three ingredients, they are so easy to make! Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a mini-muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, smash the bananas. Mix in the oats and the vanilla extract until well blended.
Step 3: Add the mixture into the muffin tins, filling them to the top.
Step 4: Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes.
📖 Recipe
3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 bananas (extra ripe)
- 3 cups oatmeal
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a mini-muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, smash the bananas. Mix in the oats and the vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add the mixture into the muffin tins, filling them to the top.
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Cook the muffins in a mini muffin pan. The muffins tend to be very dense so the smaller muffin size makes them easier to eat, especially if you are making the banana oatmeal muffins for your baby or toddler.
- Spray the muffin pan with non-stick spray instead of using paper liners. The paper liners are hard to remove from the banana muffins. I find it easier to coat the muffin pan with non-stick spray instead.
- You can fill the muffin cups to the very top. The muffins won't rise since there isn't an ingredient that encourages the muffins to rise (such as baking powder or baking soda).
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Cook the muffins in a mini muffin pan. The muffins tend to be very dense so the smaller muffin size makes them easier to eat, especially if you are making the banana oatmeal muffins for your baby or toddler.
- Spray the muffin pan with non-stick spray instead of using paper liners. The paper liners are hard to remove from the banana muffins. I find it easier to coat the muffin pan with non-stick spray instead.
- You can fill the muffin cups to the very top. The muffins won't rise since there isn't an ingredient that encourages the muffins to rise (such as baking powder or baking soda).
Storage & Reheating:
- Storage: Store the muffins in a the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Reheating: The muffins can be served chilled, at room temperature, or even slightly heated. Place the muffin(s) in the microwave for increments of 5-10 seconds.
- Freezing: The muffins can be frozen in freezer bags or in an air-tight storage container for up to 3 months.
Additions
Sweetener: The original recipe requires no added sugar. However, you can add ¼ cup of brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup if you prefer sweeter muffins.
Mix-in ingredients: You can add additional flavor and texture to the banana oatmeal muffins by adding mix-ins. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with your topping of choice before baking the muffins. Some mix-ins include: chocolate chips, chia seeds, cinnamon, dried cranberries, sea salt, blueberries, chopped nuts, peanut butter, coconut, strawberries, or really almost anything!
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