Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Servings: 12 (1 muffin each)

Diet: Vegetarian

Per Serving: 170 Calories | 31g Carbs | 11g Sugar | 3g Fiber | 4g Fat (1.5g Sat Fat) | 6g Protein | 180mg Sodium

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 cup oats
• ½ cup low-fat milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Optional: ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and/or ⅓ cup walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with the oil.
2. In a large bowl, mix the oats, milk, eggs, Greek yogurt, sugar, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and optional chocolate chips and/or walnuts. Add the dry mixture to the banana mixture and stir until combined.
4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each ¾ full. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Boost: Add your favorite chopped nuts or seeds for extra nutrition.

Did You Know? Oats are a whole grain and contain fiber which is important for a healthy gut and healthy heart.

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