Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
on Sep 25, 2021, Updated Jan 26, 2024
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These banana blueberry oatmeal muffins are a great, mess-free way to get a great serving of oats in during a busy morning! They’re perfect for batch baking, freezing, and reheating!
These little bites are one of my favorite go-to items to bake a batch of on the weekend and refrigerate/freeze and reheat for breakfast throughout the week. I make them with all different types of fruits so that my boys get variety in flavor, while still getting in a great serving of fiber and nutrients!
If you love these oat bites and are looking for other ways to serve oats in the morning, you’ll also love these gingerbread-baked oatmeal bites and apple oatmeal bites as well!
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What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these banana blueberry oatmeal muffins:
- Banana: The main source of sweetness for these oat bites. Try to use a banana that is very ripe with several brown spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter the oat muffin!
- Milk: I use whole milk, but dairy-free alternatives also work in this recipe.
- Egg: Used as a binder to help hold the oat bites together.
- Vanilla: Enhances the natural sweetness of these bites.
- Cinnamon: Provides an extra warm spice and subtle sweetness.
- Rolled Oats: I love baking with rolled oats as they are packed with nutrition! Certified gluten-free rolled oats make these oat bites gluten-free. I do not suggest using quick oats or steel-cut oats in this recipe as they may make the bites too soggy or too chewy.
- Berries: To add a little extra sweetness to these bites! I used blueberries, but any berry works great!
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Ingredient Substitutions & Additions
- Eggs: You may replace the egg with a flax egg. To make a flax egg, combine 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes until it forms a gel-like texture.
- Milk: You may substitute the milk with a dairy-free alternative, such as oat milk or coconut milk.
- Blueberries: The blueberries may be replaced with raspberries, strawberries, or any other berry.
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Blend the banana, milk, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth, and pour this mixture into a bowl (Image 1).
STEP 2: Add in the oats and stir until combined (Image 2).
STEP 3: Fold in the blueberries or your berry of choice (Images 3 & 4).
STEP 4: Spoon in tablespoon-sized portions into a mini muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through (Images 5 & 6).
Storage Instructions
Let the oat muffins completely cool and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag once cooled for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply microwave the blueberry banana oat muffins for 20-30 seconds, or until warmed through!
Tips For Success
- This recipe makes 20 mini oat bites. You may make regular-sized oat bites by adding a few more minutes to the total bake time.
- I like to use a silicone muffin pan to bake these oat bites as they pop out easily without any sticking. If using a regular mini muffin pan, be sure to coat with a cooking spray beforehand.
- Use a very ripe banana with several brown spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter the oat bites. Add in a little bit of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter oat bite.
- I love using this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter!
Recipe FAQs
I do not suggest steel-cut pats, quick oats, or baby in this recipe. Steel-cut oats may make the bites too firm and chewy and quick oats or baby oats may make the bites too soggy and mushy as they cook very quickly.
Yes! You can bake the oat mixture in a parchment paper lined 9 by 5-inch loaf pan at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. For a larger portion, double the recipe and bake in a 9 by 9-inch pan.
Other Blueberry Recipes You’ll Love
Healthy Blueberry French Toast Bake
Mini Blueberry Croissants
Waffles For Babies (Blueberry Banana Waffles)
Blueberry Oat Pancakes
Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 large very ripe banana
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Blend the banana, milk, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth, and pour this mixture into a bowl.
- Add in the oats and stir until combined.
- Fold in the blueberries, or your berry of choice.
- Spoon in a tablespoon of batter into a mini muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- This recipe makes 20 mini oat bites. You may make regular-sized oat bites by adding a few more minutes to the total bake time.
- I like to use a silicone muffin pan to bake these oat bites as they pop out easily without any sticking. If using a regular mini muffin pan, be sure to coat with a cooking spray beforehand.
- Use a very ripe banana with several brown spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter the oat bites. Add in a little bit of maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter oat bite.
- I love using this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter!
hi! any recommendations for banana substitute? my littlest is allergic. thanks!
Hi Jill! You could swap it out with equal parts applesauce. You may want to add in a little maple syrup for sweetness with applesauce isn’t as naturally sweet as mashed banana😊
Well, I’ve been making these muffins for my baby since he was 10 months old (he’s 14m now), but two weeks ago thought I’d try something new and made a fancier (and more time-intensive) lemon blueberry muffin recipe from another site. He’s refused that one repeatedly, whereas he’s always been *obsessed* with these, so I don’t understand it but clearly according to toddler logic, don’t mess with a good thing! So tonight I’m back to making batches of this recipe. Thank you so much for this!
My 9 month old loved these and they were super easy to make. Thanks so much!
I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoyed them, Grace!😊
I can only get my 18 month old son to eat a handful of things. I made these muffins this morning and he loved them!! ☺️ my banana wasn’t as ripe as I would have liked so I added 1 1/2 tsp of organic maple syrup. I will definitely be making them again.
I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoyed them, Jade!😊
Hi! what’s the best way to store these and what is the best shelf life/freezer life?
Hi Briana! Let the oat muffins completely cool and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag once cooled for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply microwave the blueberry banana oat muffins for 20-30 seconds, or until warmed through.
This is a very easy recipe. When I introduce other Mom’s to making your own food, this is my go to recipe. It is easy and most of the ingrediants you have on hand! I use smaller frozen blueberries and it works well.
love these for my 1 year old, so practical since they are a mess free snack on the go 🙂 I definitely recommend!
I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoyed them, Claudia!😊
My daughter and husband LOVED these! They were a HIT! Thank you!
I’m so glad to hear that you all enjoyed these oat bites!😊
Is there a way I could leave out or replace the egg? My son has an allergy. I usually sub with applesauce when baking, but I worry that would be too wet for this recipe?
Hi Ashley! A flax egg would be the best replacement here. To make a flax egg, combine 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes until it forms a gel-like texture. Then, you can use it in place of the egg.😊
Wow—my 11 month just ate three. She loved them. Subbed 1/3 baby oatmeal and added 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup.
This is my go-to recipe when I want to switch up regular oatmeal. They are great for the whole fam & I switch it up with whatever fresh or frozen berries I have on hand. I like to add a little agave syrup into the mix or just drizzle over top when they are done baking.
I’m so glad that you enjoy these oatmeal muffins, Sophia!😊
My favourite page for baby recipes! I make these oat muffins all the time for my little ones and they are a hit!
I’m so happy to hear that your little one enjoys these muffins!😊