These muffins are ideal for mornings when you crave breakfast for dessert! They’re sweet, satisfying and moist without having any added butter or oil! The oatmeal keeps you full, the applesauce and greek yogurt add moisture and nutrients while the bananas add the perfect sweetness and flavour!
Yields12 Muffins (I ended up with closer to 16 muffins)
INGREDIENTS
2 ripe bananas mashed (I used 2 and a half and a little less sugar)
3/4 Cup Almond Milk (or milk of choice)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Egg
3 Applesauce
2 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Cup Flour
1 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
3/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
2/3 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1- Preheat oven to 350 and grease or line muffin pan.
2- Combine flour, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Mix until well combined and set aside.
3- In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, milk, egg, vanilla, applesauce, and greek yogurt. With an electric or Kitchen Aid mixer, beat until everything is well combined.
4- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with an electric mixer on low until smooth and well combined.
5- Fold in the chocolate chips (optional) and pour mixture into the lined or greased muffin pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 min or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow muffins to cook in muffin pan until cool.