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This easy Banana Oat Muffins recipe is a wholesome, kid‑approved breakfast or snack made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, applesauce, and Greek yogurt.
My healthy muffin obsession continues, with Banana Oat Muffins!
My healthy muffin obsession continues, with Banana Oat Muffins!I love having healthy muffins on hand for busy mornings or an easy snack, and especially these banana Oat Muffins that taste amazing. They're made with simple, wholesome ingredients (nothing weird!), and the secret to their soft, moist texture is a magic combo of Greek yogurt and applesauce. They’re under 150 calories each!
Try all of my muffin recipes, like my new Healthy Muffins (no sugar), Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins, Healthy Pumpkin Muffins, and Applesauce Muffins!
How to make Banana Oat Muffins:
Combine: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray or liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, yogurt, milk, applesauce, honey, and vanilla Mash bananas until they are smooth then add to the mixture. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and oats. Add dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until combined, be careful not to overmix.
Bake: Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup to the top. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for 12–14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. These easy Banana Oat Muffins are perfect for throwing in a lunch box!
Banana Oat Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, (110g)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, (123g)
- 1/3 cup milk, (80mL), or dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, (120g)
- 2 Tablespoons honey, (43g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, (7.5mL)
- 1 cup mashed banana, (240g), about 2 large bananas
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, (173g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, (5g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder, (10g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, (3g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, (2.6g)
- 1 cup quick oats, (90g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a regular muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar, yogurt, milk, applesauce, honey, and vanilla and mix until well combined.1 large egg, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup milk, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Mash the bananas until no chunks remain. Add to mixture.1 cup mashed banana
- In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and oats.1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup quick oats
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. (Don't over-mix!)
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin tins, filling each cup all the way to the top.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes and then reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook for another 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe March 2015. Updated October 2020 and August 2025.
Okay, these are just plain fantastic! I used almond milk and fresh ground flour for the win. Amazing! They store well in the fridge for longevity. I made a big batch on Saturday and we are still eating them on Wednesday. Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m so happy you liked them! Muffins are a regular easy snack and lunch here–I love having them in the fridge and freezer! If you liked these you should try these Applesauce Oat Muffins http://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/2015/12/healthy-applesauce-oat-muffins.html and/or these Power muffins http://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/2016/04/power-muffins.html which are other favorites of ours!
looks so delicious. I have to make those for the little girls, thanks for sharing 🙂
These sound delicious! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been looking for an awesome + healthy muffin recipe to make with my temporary roommate! 😀 This is perfect!
Mmmm, my mouth is totally watering! When you freeze them, do you set them out to defrost, or does the microwave work fine?
I usually just let come to room temperature on my counter. But when I’m in a rush they still takes great when I pop them in the microwave! 🙂
Yum! Can’t wait to try making these!
Those look awesome! I make something similar for my daughter for her breakfasts. =)
Oh my hubby would absolutely love these, he’s huge into banana desserts.
Yum!!! Banana muffins are my favorite. I love that you added oats!!
These muffins look delicious! I have to make these for my family. Pinning 🙂 #bloglove