Banana Oatmeal Crunch Muffins

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Oatmeal is one of my “power foods.” Not only do I enjoy it but it really fills me up and keeps my belly satisfied. Yep, there is no belly rumbling throughout the morning when I have a nice warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Most mornings, however, I am in a rush {surprise, surprise} and don’t often have enough time to brush my hair let alone sit down and enjoy a bowl of oatmeal.

One of my favorite things to do during the cold winter months is bake. These Banana Oatmeal Crunch Muffins are the result of being stuck inside the house on a recent snow day. I basically combined my favorite oatmeal ingredients {bananas, oatmeal and pecans} into an easy, yet hearty, grab and go muffin. Pat myself on the back for that one!

Muffins are probably one of the easiest recipes to make too and these Banana Oatmeal Crunch Muffins are no different. The are perfect for a quick breakfast, mid-afternoon snack or even dessert. These muffins are a hearty blend of banana and oatmeal with a sweet crunch pecan streusel topping. YUM-MY!

I begin by mixing the streusel topping ingredients and setting aside.

Now, I measure all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and give everything a good whisk so it is all well incorporated. Once the dry ingredients is mixed, I whisk the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl and then combine with the dry ingredients. Remember, don’t over mix the batter! There is nothing worse that a tough muffin.

Using an ice cream scoop, I “scoop” the batter to fill up the greased muffin tin. Basically, you want to fill the tins up 2/3 full.

Remember that pecan streusel topping I set aside? I used it to generously top each muffin. Remember it’s all about the crunch!

Pop them in the oven and let them bake for about 18 minutes and say HELLO to these tasty, filling, sweet, crunchy gems.

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Banana Oatmeal Crunch Muffins

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

33 mins

 

These Banana Oatmeal Crunch Muffins are power-packed with hearty oatmeal, sweet bananas and crunch pecan. This is a perfect recipe for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or even dessert.

Course: Breakfast

Servings: 16

Author: Melissa Russo / thefarmgirlgabs.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup uncooked oats quick or old-fashioned
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe bananas mashed
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  
• Crunchy Streusel Topping Ingredients
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons cold butter cubed
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup uncooked oats quick or old-fashioned

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line or grease muffin pans.
3. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and baking side and whisk together.
4. Make well in center of dry ingredients and add the egg, bananas, vanilla, melted butter and milk. Mix just to incorporate. Be sure not to over mix batter.
5. Use an ice cream scoop and fill each muffin tin 2/3 full. Top each muffin generously with streusel topping.
   
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7. Crunchy Streusel Topping:
8. In small bowl, combine crunchy streusel topping ingredients. Using a pastry blender or fork, mix together until small crumbs form (about the size of a pea).
9. Bake 18 minutes or until golden brown.

These babies are perfect with a cup of coffee, glass of cold milk or even a cup of juice. Another great things about muffins….they freeze well. Make a batch or two and store them in your freezer. When you need a quick breakfast or snack, just thaw out for a short while and TA-DA! You have a nice quick something, something to eat. How’s that for simple. I hope you give these Banana Oatmeal Crunch Muffins a try.

Need some more breakfast inspiration? Check out these recipes.

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My Breakfast Pinterest board has a lot of great recipes to check out too!

Follow Melissa Russo / How Does Your Garden Grow?’s board Breakfast Ideas on Pinterest.