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This banana oatmeal cinnamon muffins recipe makes the most delicious muffins made from oatmeal, mashed banana, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and gluten-free baking flour. These single-serve snacks are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and egg-free. 

The best healthy muffin recipes make a great afternoon snack or quick breakfast. These are great for the kids, whether for an in-school or after-school treat. These healthy banana oatmeal muffins are naturally sweetened with maple syrup which makes them a better option than anything that comes prepacked from the store. 

Like many oat muffins, these are a bit more dense in texture than other cake-like muffins. They pair nicely with a morning cup of coffee, and a little grass-fed butter or jam. 

What You Need to Make Banana Oatmeal Cinnamon Muffins

To make these gluten-free banana muffins with cinnamon and walnuts you will need a few simple ingredients. Make sure to check out my healthy cooking essentials for gluten-free baking to keep your kitchen and pantry stocked with everything you need. 

• 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
• 1 3/4 cup gluten free baking flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mashed banana, 1 large or 2 small ripe bananas
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup avocado oil
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• optional – organic powdered sugar

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Oats are a popular choice in gluten-free baking, especially when making delicious banana oatmeal muffins. But there are many different kinds. I always opt for gluten-free ‘rolled’ or old-fashioned oats, over other kinds like quick-cooking oats. Bobs Red Mill carries many kinds of gluten-free flour and products. You can get the oats, and 1:1 gluten-free baking flour online. 

You also need a muffin pan and muffin liners to make this healthy cinnamon oatmeal banana muffin recipe. I love these parchment paper liners.

How to Make Healthy Cinnamon Banana Oat Muffins

Then in a large bowl, combine the oats and the almond milk. Let the oats soak for 20 minutes to absorb the liquid and soften. 

In a separate bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher. 

Next, add the vanilla extract to the mashed banana. 

Add the oil and maple syrup.

When the oats are finished soaking, add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 

Then pour the wet ingredients into the oats. Stir to combine. 

Next, add the gluten-free baking flour to the wet mixture. 

Lastly, fold the chopped walnuts into the muffin batter. 

How Long to Bake Oatmeal Cinnamon Banana Muffins

First, line a muffin tin with paper liners. 

Then scoop or spoon batter into the muffin cups using a 1/4 cup measuring cup.

Bake for 14-15 minutes until slightly golden brown and they pass the toothpick test. 

Remove the muffins from the oven, and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

Leave as is, or dust the top of the muffins with a little powdered sugar. 

These cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins are made from wholesome ingredients so you won’t feel guilty eating them. 

Delicious Healthy Muffins

Enjoy a few now, store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and freeze some for longer storage. They warm up quickly and easily in the microwave. 

This recipe uses almond milk, but you can swap it out for oat milk, remove the walnuts, and make the recipe nut-free as well if you’d like. 

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Muffins are a healthier option when figuring out snacks for both kids and adults. They are like individual-sized mini cakes.

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Here are more healthy muffin recipes that you will want to try:

• Blueberry Muffin Recipe with Lemon
• Healthy Apple Muffins
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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