Oatmeal Banana Muffins Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 18 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 28 minutes
Description:
This delightful recipe for Oatmeal Banana Muffins is a treasure I discovered in a ‘Taste of Home’ magazine. It has become my go-to snack for my son’s school days, and the best part is, the kids devour them without realizing just how nutritious they are! These muffins strike the perfect balance between moistness and sweetness, making them an absolute crowd-pleaser.
Recipe Category:
Quick Breads
Keywords:
Breads, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Camping, < 30 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180.4
- Fat Content: 6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.5mg
- Sodium Content: 254.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 30.2g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 18.3g
- Protein Content: 2.7g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 banana
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
-
Cream Margarine and Sugar:
In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. -
Add Eggs, Bananas, and Honey:
Incorporate the eggs, mashed banana, and honey into the creamed mixture, ensuring thorough mixing. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, quick-cooking oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. -
Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the creamed mixture, stirring until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix. -
Prepare Muffin Tins:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line muffin tins with paper cups or grease them lightly to prevent sticking. -
Fill Muffin Cups:
Fill each muffin cup approximately 2/3 full with the batter, ensuring even distribution. -
Bake:
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Oatmeal Banana Muffins are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they also keep well for a few days when stored in an airtight container. Whether you’re packing them for lunch, snacking on-the-go, or indulging in a delightful treat at home, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you coming back for more!
