Description
Wholesome and delicious Oatmeal Green Smoothie Muffins made with bananas, oats, and leafy greens. A quick, nutritious, and kid-friendly snack ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for breakfast or on-the-go. Gluten-free option available.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (packed)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a muffin tin.
- Blend the Batter: Blend bananas, spinach, eggs, milk, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until fully combined.
- Mix in Extras: Stir in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide batter evenly, filling each cup ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Substitute eggs with flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water).
- Dairy-Free: Use plant-based milk like almond or oat.
- Extra Protein: Add ¼ cup protein powder, replacing some oats.
- Mini Muffins: Reduce baking time to 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, eating
Keywords: healthy muffins, green smoothie muffins, oatmeal muffins, banana spinach muffins, gluten-free muffin recipe