Banana Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor, while sugar is a more economical sweetener.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds offer a nut-free alternative, while oats can add texture without added cost.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh fruit can provide a burst of flavor and moisture.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C) for the bananas.

Place unripe bananas in the oven for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skins blacken and the insides soften.

In a large bowl, combine classic old-fashioned oats, baking powder, and salt.

Add the mashed bananas to the oats mixture.

Mix in vanilla extract, eggs, and honey (about 1/4 cup) until well combined.

Add non-fat milk to the mixture and stir until combined, making sure not to let the oats absorb the milk before baking.

Fold in chopped walnuts (or substitute with peanut butter if desired).

Grease the muffin tin with oil to prevent sticking.

Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the brim.

Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until set and lightly golden brown on top.

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