Soft Baked Mini Banana Oat Muffins

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Moist and tender mini muffins made with ripe bananas and wholesome oats, ideal for little hands and nutritious snacking. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ripe bananas, rolled oats, whole wheat flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 18, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 18 American cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line with mini paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, stirring well.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 mashed medium ripe bananas, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the batter evenly into 18 mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
  7. Step 7: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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