Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffin
Here at our house we love all things strawberry banana, it’s our kids’ favorite flavor anything!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cups old-fashioned oats
-1 cup oat flour (if you don’t have oat flour you can put 1 cup of old fashion oats in a blender and blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup quartered strawberries
- 1/2 cup chopped up bananas
INSTRUCTIONS:
-Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin.
-In a bowl, mix oats,oat flour , baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add in , whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
-Let batter rest 5 minutes. Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
top with quartered strawberries and chopped bananas. Bake 18–22 minutes until centers are set. Cool 5–10 minutes before removing from pan.
You can even meal prep these ahead of time and put them in the fridge to have healthy little snacks throughout the day!
I’ve tried many muffin recipes, but this Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffin stands out for both taste and health benefits. Using old-fashioned oats and oat flour adds a great texture and boosts fiber content, which keeps you full longer. One tip I found helpful is letting the batter rest for about 5 minutes before baking—it helps the oats absorb the liquid, resulting in a moist muffin that isn’t too dense. You can customize the sweetness to your preference by adjusting the maple syrup or honey, and I sometimes swap oil for melted butter depending on what I have at home. The combo of cinnamon and vanilla extract gives it a warm aroma, enhancing the natural flavors of strawberries and bananas. Meal prepping these muffins saves so much time during busy mornings. After baking, I let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. They keep well for up to 5 days and even freeze nicely for longer storage. Just pop one in the microwave for a quick and wholesome snack that feels indulgent but is actually pretty nutritious. For a fun variation, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top before serving—it adds a subtle sweetness and looks very inviting, just like the images showing powdered sugar dusted over the muffins. Whether as a breakfast treat or a midday pick-me-up, these muffins are a family favorite and a great way to enjoy fruit and oats together in a simple recipe.
