How to Make Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through the kitchen. And when those muffins are made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and bananas, it's even better. These Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins are a healthier twist on the classic banana muffin, and they make a delicious and nutritious treat for breakfast or snack time.

These muffins are perfect for anyone looking to incorporate more whole grains into their diet. Whole w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or more to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 extra-ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup walnuts, crushed using a rolling pin

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Combine oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium-sized bowl; set aside.
  • Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in milk, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Add bananas and mix together well.
  • Add 1/2 of the flour mixture to egg mixture; stir to combine. Add remaining flour mixture and stir. Stir nuts into batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 304mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 253mg