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Banana bread muffin with oats and chocolate chips on a ceramic plate

Banana Bread Muffins with Oats and Chocolate Chips

Banana bread muffins combine ripe banana flavor with hearty oats and a soft, tender texture. These easy muffins are a simple choice for a wholesome breakfast or snack with an optional chocolate chip finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 103
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups oats
  • 3 bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup pitted whole dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt and cinnamon, optional
  • chocolate chips, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  2. Grease a standard muffin tin.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until the mixture becomes smooth.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin, making 10-12 standard-size muffins.
  2. Add chocolate chips on top if desired.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Storage
  1. Store the baked muffins in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Very soft pitted dates work well in this recipe because they blend easily into the batter. Medjool dates can also be used. If the dates are firmer, soak them briefly in warm water before blending, especially when using a less powerful blender.