Healthy Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Healthy Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These muffins are soft, naturally sweet from bananas, and flavored with cocoa for a chocolate taste. They are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter:
1 cup (90 g) oats (quick oats or rolled oats)
1 cup (240 ml) water
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon stevia sweetener (or sweetener of choice)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon coconut flakes
A pinch of salt
For Topping:
Chopped almonds
Sugar-free chocolate syrup (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Soak the Oats
Place the oats and water in a large bowl.
Stir and let them rest for 10 minutes so the oats soften and absorb the water.
2. Prepare the Banana Mixture
In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Add:
Eggs
Sweetener
Vanilla extract
Salt
Whisk until fully combined.
3. Combine the Mixtures
Pour the banana mixture into the soaked oats and mix well.
Sift in:
Cocoa powder
Baking powder
Add coconut flakes.
Stir gently until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
4. Prepare for Baking
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Lightly grease a muffin tin or use silicone or paper liners.
Fill each cup about ¾ full with batter.
Sprinkle chopped almonds on top.
5. Bake
Place in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until:
The tops are set
A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
6. Cool and Serve
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5–10 minutes, then remove carefully.
Before serving, drizzle lightly with sugar-free chocolate syrup if desired.
🌟 Texture Tip
For a smoother, cake-like texture:
Blend the oats briefly in a blender to make oat flour before soaking them.
🍽 Serving Ideas
✔ With tea or coffee
✔ As a breakfast muffin
✔ As a school snack
✔ With yogurt or fruit
📦 Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Freeze for up to 1 month
Reheat in microwave or oven before serving