These Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins are eggless, moist, tender, and robust in banana flavor and taste. They are wholesome with oats and nuts and sweetened with maple syrup!
1¼ cups (300g)mashed bananas(about 3 medium ripe bananas)
⅓ cup (80g)sour cream or yogurt
⅓ cup (80ml)oil(any neutral-flavored oil)
½ cup (140ml)maple syrup
⅓ cup (80ml)milk
1teaspoonvanilla
1 cup (120g)finely chopped walnuts
For The Topping (Optional)
2tablespoonrolled oats
1tablespooncoarse or sparkling sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line the muffin pan with paper liners and lightly grease with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Add flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
Add chopped walnuts to the flour mixture and mix well to incorporate.
Mash the bananas using a fork, potato masher, or immersion blender. I used an immersion blender to make a smooth banana puree.
Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, oil, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla to the bowl and whisk well until combined.
Now, add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until it is just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon the batter into the muffin pan, filling each tin all the way to the top. If you prefer, sprinkle some coarse or sparkling sugar and rolled oats on top.
Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then, while muffins are still in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C). Continue baking for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before serving.
Storing Suggestions
Eggless Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you have leftovers, cover them tightly and store them in the fridge for up to a week.
You can also freeze these muffins. Place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to a month. Afterward, thaw them overnight in the fridge and then at room temperature before serving.
Notes
Measuring the Ingredients: Correctly measure the flour and other ingredients for the perfect muffins. I suggest using a kitchen scale. If using the cup method, fluff your flour with a spoon and then spoon it into a measuring cup. Then, level it off with a knife.
Oats: I highly recommend using rolled oats, but you can use quick oats if that's your preference.
Maple Syrup: Maple syrup provides sweetness and a pleasant flavor. You can use honey instead of maple syrup. However, the flavor will be different with honey.
Spices: Add more ground spices instead of only cinnamon to make the muffins more flavorful. The recommendations are cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
Walnuts: You can make these Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins without any add-ins. I like to add nuts for more nutrition and crunch, but you can also add pecans or chocolate chips instead of walnuts.
Filling the Muffin Tins: To ensure tall muffin tops, fill the muffin tins all the way to the top. It will ensure the Muffins rise well and have nice domed tops.