Delicious Vegan Banana Oat Muffins
These Vegan Banana Oat Muffins are a delightful, wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Made with nutrient-dense whole wheat flour and quick oats, these muffins are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and enhanced with the richness of unsweetened applesauce. For added texture and flavor, we've included chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips, but feel free to get creative with your mix-ins! Whether you choose to bake them in mini loaves or as muffins, these banana delights are sure to impress with their delightful taste and healthy profile. Say goodbye to traditional oil-laden recipes — these muffins are oil-free and packed with goodness!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups (Sifted)
Quick oats
1/4 cup (Uncooked)
Sugar (or brown sugar)
1/2 cup (Granulated or brown, halved if desired)
Ground flax seeds
3 tablespoons (Mixed with wet ingredients)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (Added to dry ingredients)
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (Added to dry ingredients)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (Added to dry ingredients)
Mashed very ripe banana
1 cup (Mashed)
Unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup (Mixed with wet ingredients)
Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (Added to wet ingredients)
Chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (Optional, folded into batter)
Mini chocolate chips
3 tablespoons (Optional, folded into batter)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin pan or mini loaf pans by lightly greasing them.
2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, quick oats, sugar (or the combination of brown sugar), ground flax seeds, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
3
In another bowl, mash the very ripe bananas until smooth. Then, add the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
4
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined — do not overmix. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips.
5
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin or mini loaf pans.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Allow the muffins or loaves to cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delicious Vegan Banana Oat Muffins?
They are a wholesome, oil-free treat made with whole wheat flour, quick oats, and ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Are these banana muffins oil-free?
Yes, this recipe is specifically designed to be oil-free, utilizing unsweetened applesauce and mashed bananas for moisture.
What temperature should I bake the muffins at?
The muffins should be baked in a preheated oven at 350 F (175 C).
How long do these muffins take to bake?
They typically take between 25 to 30 minutes to bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
Can I make these into mini loaves instead of muffins?
Yes, the batter can be divided into prepared mini loaf pans instead of a muffin pan.
What kind of flour is used in this recipe?
This recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of sifted whole wheat flour.
Do I need to use quick oats or rolled oats?
The recipe specifically requires 1/4 cup of uncooked quick oats.
How many bananas do I need?
You will need approximately 1 cup of mashed very ripe bananas.
Can I use brown sugar?
Yes, you can use either granulated sugar or brown sugar, or a combination of both.
What can I use as a substitute for oil?
This recipe uses 1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce as a healthy substitute for oil.
Are there any optional mix-ins for these muffins?
Yes, you can fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and 3 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
What is the role of ground flax seeds in this recipe?
Ground flax seeds add nutrition and help with the binding of the vegan ingredients.
How should I prepare the muffin pan?
You should prepare the pan by lightly greasing it before adding the batter.
Why should I sift the whole wheat flour?
Sifting helps to aerate the flour and remove any large clumps, ensuring a lighter muffin texture.
Can I reduce the amount of sugar?
The recipe notes that the 1/2 cup of sugar can be halved if you prefer a less sweet muffin.
Should I mix the dry and wet ingredients separately?
Yes, sift the dry ingredients in one bowl and mix the mashed bananas and wet ingredients in another before combining.
What is the best way to mash the bananas?
Mash very ripe bananas in a bowl until they are smooth before adding other wet ingredients.
Can I overmix the batter?
No, you should stir gently until just combined to avoid making the muffins tough.
How do I know when the muffins are finished baking?
The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should I let the muffins cool?
Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Does this recipe include cinnamon?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon is included for flavor.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, it uses 1/2 teaspoon of salt to balance the sweetness.
What leavening agent is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda as the leavening agent.
Is vanilla extract necessary?
The recipe suggests 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor profile.
Can I add other nuts besides walnuts?
While walnuts are recommended, you can get creative with your choice of nuts or seeds.
What kind of chocolate chips work best?
The recipe suggests mini chocolate chips to ensure even distribution throughout the muffins.
Is this recipe considered healthy?
Yes, it is considered a healthy profile because it is oil-free and uses nutrient-dense whole wheat and oats.
Can these be eaten for breakfast?
Absolutely, they are a wholesome and delightful breakfast option.
What makes the muffins moist?
The moisture comes from the combination of very ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce.
Are these muffins vegan?
Yes, they contain no animal products, using flax and fruit for binding and moisture.