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Autumn Spiced Banana Muffins

Laura Norris
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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

Instructions
 

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