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Easy Healthy Banana Oat Muffin Recipe — and Why It’s So Good for You

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By A.M.

Banana oat muffins texture changes
based on how fine you grind your oat
and how you mash your banana


The muffins you can get from a bakery or store average between 300 to 400 calories per muffin. This easy, healthy banana oat muffin only has 120 calories each and provide 5 grams of protein. No, they’re not bland nor dry. Gather the following ingredients and you’re ready to bake and enjoy a healthy, filling, low GI breakfast or snack. 

Easy, Healthy Banana Oat Muffins Recipe

  • ½ c or 45 g rolled oats, (for grinding)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1- 1.5 (120g) mashed ripe banana,
  • 40 ml skim milk/ alternative milk/Greek yogurt 
  • ½ tbsp honey
  •  ½ tsp baking powder 
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • drops of lemon juice (to activate baking soda)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon or vanilla
  • some stevia to taste (1/4tsp or less)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F). (Skip the preheat by using a small oven or air fryer oven  at 170deg for 30 mins.)
  • Grease or line 4 muffin cups or 500ml rectangular dish.
  • Mash banana in a bowl.
  • Add and whisk eggs, milk , honey, and lemon juice.
  • Mix in blended: ground oats, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • Spoon into muffin cups or spread evenly in a 500ml rectangular dish.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes for muffins, or 35–40 minutes for a 500-ml rectangular dish.
  • Cool before removing or slicing.

Macros:  

  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 48 g
  • Fat:16 g

*lesser calories if substituting with macadamia or almond milk

*divide by 4 to get count per muffin or per slice


When you consume these banana oat muffins, you benefit from a combination of nutrient-dense ingredients that support heart health, energy balance, and digestive wellness. Let’s break down why each ingredient deserves a spot in your healthy baking routine. 


Oats – Fibre for Heart and Gut Health

Oats are a powerhouse of beta-glucan, a soluble fibre shown to reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Controlled trials found that 3 g of beta-glucan per day (about one cup of oats) can lower cholesterol by up to 10%. They also support gut microbiota diversity, aiding digestion and long-term metabolic health. Add oats to your diet to boost heart health, stable blood sugar, and digestive regularity



Banana – Natural Sweetness and Potassium

Bananas are rich in potassium, essential for muscle function and blood pressure regulation. Harvard Health cites that a banana provides about 450 mg potassium. It also has 3 g fibre. Bananas also contain resistant starch—a prebiotic that feeds healthy gut bacteria. So add banana to your diet to boost blood pressure balance, gut health, and natural energy .


Eggs – Complete Protein and Nutrient Density

Each egg provides 6–7 g of high-quality protein plus essential nutrients like vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin D. Studies confirm eggs improve satiety and support muscle repair. So add egg to your diet to boost muscle maintenance, brain health, and long-lasting fullness.


Milk and Yogurt – Calcium and Probiotics

Both skim milk and Greek yogurt are excellent sources of calcium and protein. Greek yogurt provides live cultures that promote gut health. Arthritis Foundation shares that yogurt is associated with lower inflammation markers and may prevent Type-2 Diabetes. So add milk or yogurt to boost bone health, muscle support, and improved digestion.


Stevia – Zero-Calorie Sweetness

Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It has no calories and does not raise blood glucose—making it suitable for weight management and diabetic diets.A study discovered how stevia helps reduce blood glucose. So replace regular sugar with stevia for calorie control, blood sugar stability, and dental health.


Lemon Juice – Antioxidants and pH Balance

Lemon juice adds acidity that activates baking soda, helping muffins rise. It’s rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports immune function. Vitamin C helps your immune system work better by supporting the cells that fight off germs. It also keeps your skin strong as a protective barrier and acts as an antioxidant, helping defend against damage from pollution and other environmental stress. Add lemon juice to your water and baked products for  enhanced iron absorption, immune defense, and antioxidant.


Baking Powder and Baking Soda – Better Texture and Digestibility

While not nutrient sources, these leavening agents make muffins light and airy, improving digestibility by reducing density.


Cinnamon – Blood Sugar Support and Antioxidants

Cinnamon is packed with polyphenols that fight inflammation. One study  found cinnamon supplementation improved fasting blood glucose in Type-2 Diabetes participants. So enhance the taste of your baked products with cinnamon and get antioxidant boost, improved insulin sensitivity, and flavour without sugar. 


Bake some banana oat muffins today!

Love and pamper your body with muffins that have just the right sweetness, moist, and low in calories. It takes few ingredients and a short amount of time to prepare. Enjoy this light yet filling treat today.


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