banana oatmeal muffins

Name: Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 cup(s) old-fashioned oatmeal; 2 cup(s) over-ripe bananas (about 4); 1 cup(s) milk; 2 large eggs; 4 tablespoon(s) unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

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Michelle Humes

Olney, IL

Updated on Nov 20, 2025

I had so many over-ripe bananas and wanted to do something different than bread. I had made a lot of that so far this season. So I came up with this recipe using a basic muffin recipe. It turned out awesome. I hope you enjoy!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you've left bananas on the counter too long and don't want to make banana bread, whip up a batch of these banana oatmeal muffins. Moist and tender, they are sweet with a hint of ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Thanks to the oats they're very filling and have a slightly chewy texture. Great for breakfast.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
2 cups over-ripe bananas (about 4)
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make banana oatmeal muffins

Step 1

Lightly oil the bottom of the muffin tin or use paper cups, which is what I do. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together sugar, oatmeal, bananas, milk, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Set aside.

Step 2

Sift together (I use a wire whisk) flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Step 3

Stir into the banana mixture just until well combined. Do not overmix.
Step 4

Pour into your muffin tins. Each cup should be about 2/3rds full.
Step 5

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. They will be a beautiful golden brown when done.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 126 kcal, carbohydrates: 27 g, cholesterol: 17 mg, fat: 1 g, fiber: 1 g, protein: 3 g, saturated fat: 0 g, sodium: 170 mg, sugar: 15 g, unsaturated fat: 1 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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