🧁 Banana Oat Bran Peanut Butter Chip Muffins
These Banana Oat Bran Peanut Butter Chip Muffins are moist, hearty, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. With the goodness of oat bran and a touch of indulgence from peanut butter chips, they’re a delicious way to start your day or refuel in the afternoon.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Muffin tin
- Paper liners or non-stick spray
- Whisk and spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2–3 bananas
- ½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup brown sugar or honey/maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup oat bran
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat for more fiber
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ½ cup peanut butter chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
Mix wet ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, milk, oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix oat bran, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Mix the batter
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Fold in peanut butter chips.
Fill muffin cups
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Top with a few extra peanut butter chips if desired.
Bake
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor Swap peanut butter chips with dark chocolate chips for a different spin
Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor Swap peanut butter chips with dark chocolate chips for a different spin