Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas: The riper, the better! We’re talking brown spots and all.
- 2 eggs: These will help bind everything together.
- 1 cup of quick oats: These will give your muffins some heartiness.
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips: Because who doesn’t love a bit of chocolate?
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Get it nice and toasty so your muffins bake evenly.
– Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease it. No one wants muffins stuck to the tin!
Step 2: Mash Those Bananas
– In a large bowl, peel your ripe bananas and mash them up with a fork. Keep mashing until you have a nice, smooth banana puree. Think baby food consistency.
Step 3: Add the Eggs
– Crack your eggs into the bowl with the mashed bananas. Beat them together until well combined. You want a smooth, slightly frothy mixture.
Step 4: Stir in the Oats
– Add the cup of quick oats to your banana-egg mixture. Stir until everything is well combined. The oats should be evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 5: Chocolate Time
– Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Make sure they are evenly spread throughout the batter, so every muffin gets a little bit of chocolatey goodness.
Step 6: Fill the Muffin Tin
– Spoon the batter into your prepared muffin tin. Fill each cup about 3/4 full. This will give your muffins room to rise without spilling over.
Step 7: Bake Away
– Pop the muffin tin into your preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on them around the 15-minute mark. You’ll know they’re done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
– Once baked, let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Or, if you can’t wait, enjoy them warm!
Tips and Tricks
Banana Ripeness
The riper the bananas, the sweeter your muffins will be. So, don’t be afraid of those brown spots!
Oats Texture
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the oats in a food processor before adding them to the batter.
Add-Ins
Feel free to get creative. Add a handful of nuts, dried fruit, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Wrap-Up
There you have it! A super simple, 4-ingredient banana muffin recipe that’s perfect for a quick snack, breakfast on the go, or a sweet treat anytime. Happy baking!
