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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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These healthy peanut butter banana muffins are quick, easy, and made without refined sugar, using simple pantry staples for a wholesome snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky, no sugar added preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (blended into oat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. Add 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats to your blender or food processor. Pulse until it resembles a fine flour, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  4. To the bananas, add 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup if using. Whisk until well combined and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, stir together the oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula just until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Check at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they are done.
  9. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a smear of extra peanut butter.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and moist. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. If peanut butter is too thick, warm slightly before mixing. Certified gluten-free oats ensure the recipe is gluten-free. Optional honey or maple syrup can be added for extra sweetness. For vegan adaptation, use flax eggs and dairy-free yogurt.

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