Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Muffins
Soft and healthy oatmeal muffins made with bananas and mixed berries.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed (1 cup)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh berries blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, applesauce, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in berries and walnuts.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Drizzle with honey or nut butter for extra flavor
- Add chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra nutrition
- Substitute maple syrup for refined sugar-free option