Let me tell you why I love these banana-oat muffins:
They are quick and easy to make.
You don’t need to drag your electric mixer out of the cabinet for this recipe. You just need a big bowl, a whisk, and a good masher—like what you’d use to smash your potatoes. Making the batter is 
quick, and 18 minutes in the oven is all it takes to have piping hot muffins on your table.
They are minimally processed.
Forget your highly processed pantry items! No need for white sugar, brown sugar, white flour or flour of any kind. These muffins are sweetened with just bananas.
They make use of old brown bananas.
I can’t handle seeing old brown bananas on my counter top, and there are only so many brown bananas that I can save in my freezer for smoothies. I love that this recipe makes great use of bananas that are no longer edible.
They are gluten-free.
This recipe is gluten-free, so it’s perfect to share with all of your friends. These days, we all know somebody with allergies, so it’s nice to have a few recipes for baked goods that work for everyone. If you have a gluten allergy/sensitivity, please make sure you are using gluten-free baking powder. Your oats should also be labeled as “gluten-free”. Although oats do not naturally contain gluten, they could have traces of gluten if the oats have been grown next to a wheat field or processed in mill that also processes wheat.
They are guilt-free.
All natural ingredients and no added sugar or flour? I would definitely say that this qualifies as a guilt-free recipe.
And, they are kid-approved.
My kids will actually eat these muffins. I usually sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips on the top of a few of the muffin tins before baking. It adds a little sweetness and feels like more of a treat. Feel free to add your own toppings like blueberries or coconut!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups old fashioned oats
2 eggs
3 brown bananas, mashed
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Mix all ingredients together, and divide into 12 muffin tins. Bake for 18 minutes.
I made these today thanks to you! They are super easy and a good first attempt. I only had 2 bananas and I think I for sure need 3! That being said, i was thrilled my kids even tried it and my teenager was excited they were gluten free. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Oh good! I’m glad you tried them out. And it’s a learning process. Now you know that 2 bananas isn’t as good as 3!
I just made these this morning… easiest muffins ever and soooo good! I added a little cinnamon, vanilla and some chocolate chips to make help satisfy my cupcake craving. These are so tasty, no cupcakes needed today! And no guilt for inhaling 3 in a row while they were still warm!
I’m glad you liked them! They really are best right out of the oven. I can inhale 3 in a row, too!
Tried these today….AWESOME! Loved them and my 16 yr old son did as well!! These are going to be a item made in our home…and the apple pie smoothie…big hit!! Thanks!!
Oh yay!!! Thanks for the feedback. For every person who loves them like you, there’s going to be someone who doesn’t, so thank you for taking the time to comment.
What a great find! Added some choco chips and brown sugar just to be a little greedy
My boyfriend and I are slowing accepting the gluten does our tummies all sorts of wrong, so it’s always wonderful to find a recipe that meets the needs of our taste buds and stomachs! Go, 2 fit moms!
Can the eggs be replaced by flaxmeal+water or chiaseed + water to be the egg replacer?
I haven’t tried that, but give it a try and let me know what happens! Experimenting in the kitchen is a good thing.
Made these this evening and as well added some cinnamon. Easiest muffins ever and I must say, delicious, thank you for taking the time to post this fabulous treat
Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed the muffins!
Yum!! If you divide the oats in half and grind one half into a flour it works great too!!
Great idea! I bet my kids would prefer it that way.
Only had 2 bananas, so added unsweetened applesauce and chopped walnuts. Moist and ohhhhh so yummy! Next time I will grind 1/2 of oats for a more cake like texture.
Can I make these with oat bran instead of oatmeal?
Thanks!
I haven’t tried with oat bran. You’ll have to give it a shot and let us know how it tastes!