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Laura Norris

Autumn Spiced Banana Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 ripe bananas

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Line or grease the tins of a muffin pan.
  3. Soak the oats in the milk for 5 minutes to soften them.
  4. Add the flour, spices, salt, and baking powder to the oat mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Add the brown sugar, egg, vanilla, maple syrup, butter, and applesauce to the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is just combined.
  6. Mash the bananas and gently mix throughout the batter.
  7. Use an ice cream scoop or tablespoon to distribute the batter into the tins.
  8. Place the pan in the oven and lower the temperature to 350 degrees.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until muffins are firm and golden brown.