Baked Oat Banana Blueberry & Almond Muffins

Makes: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20–25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)

• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 1/2 cup almond flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus extra for topping

• Optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed for extra nutrition, or a serving of collagen for added protein

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or lightly grease.

2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

3. Add eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla to the bananas and mix well.

4. Stir in oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the oats absorb some liquid.

5. Gently fold in blueberries and sliced almonds.

6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups. Top with extra sliced almonds and a couple of blueberries if desired.

7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.