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Vegan Banana Oat Muffins with Oats and Maple Sugar

Alongside the other healthy bakes on this site, this new recipe for banana oatmeal muffins is fast, wholesome, and perfect for anyone wanting to eat more mindfully. These vegan banana oatmeal muffins contain no added sugar and are tasty for both children and adults.

Taste and Occasion

The flavor of these banana oatmeal muffins is reminiscent of banana bread. They make an ideal vegan breakfast or snack: quick to prepare (the batter goes into the oven in about five minutes) and easy to pack for preschool or outings, similar to healthy granola bars.

Vegan Banana Oat Muffins

Ingredients

These muffins are intentionally simple: no eggs, butter, oil, margarine, refined sugar, dried fruit sweeteners, or artificial substitutes. They’re suitable for toddlers with egg or dairy sensitivities and work well once complementary feeding has begun.

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots—the riper the banana, the sweeter and richer the muffins will taste. I like adding cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of lemon juice for balance. Because the recipe contains no added fat, the texture will be moist and slightly dense rather than light and airy.

healthy banana muffins for babies and toddlers

How to make the Vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Here’s the straightforward method: Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Mash the very ripe bananas into a smooth purée. Stir in the oat milk, then combine the remaining dry ingredients until everything is evenly mixed—avoid overmixing.

Divide the batter into muffin cups (silicone cups are best; paper liners can sometimes stick) and bake for about 20 minutes, until set. Let cool slightly before serving.

egg-free banana oatmeal muffins

Top Tip

These healthy muffins freeze very well, so you can make a batch ahead. You can also customize them: add raisins, chopped dried apricots or dates for extra chew, or—for adults—stir in chopped nuts, almonds, or a few chocolate chips.

Banana Muffins with Oatsmeal

Recipe Card

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Vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins

These vegan banana oatmeal muffins contain no added sugar, eggs, or fat and are a tasty option for mindful eating. Toddlers and adults alike enjoy them as a healthy breakfast or snack.
Prep Time
5
Baking Time
20
Servings:
10 muffins
Calories:
98kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large bananas, very ripe (about 450 g with peel)
  • 120 ml oat milk (about 8 tbsp)
  • 120 g spelt flour (about 1 cup)
  • 80 g tender oatmeal (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Vanilla pulp from 1 pod (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Mash the very ripe bananas into a purée. Stir in the oat milk, then gently mix in the remaining ingredients until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into muffin cups (silicone preferred). Bake for about 20 minutes, until set. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Ingredient substitutions

If you’d like to swap ingredients, common options include different plant milks or using whole grain flours—adjust liquid amounts as needed for consistency.

Variations

This recipe is versatile and popular with kids and adults alike. Try adding raisins, chopped dried apricots or dates for natural sweetness, or include chopped nuts or chocolate chips for an adult-friendly version. Remember that bananas contribute natural sugars, so while there is no added sugar, the muffins are not strictly sugar-free in the nutritional sense.