banana oat yogurt power cups

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas (the riper, the better for sweetness!)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (adds protein and incredible moisture)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mix-ins of your choice (chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or blueberries work great)

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper muffin liners.
2. Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, peel the bananas and mash them thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining for texture.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add the Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
4. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until all the ingredients are just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes. This allows the oats to absorb some of the moisture, resulting in a better texture.
5. Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.), reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
6. Fill the Muffin Tin: Evenly distribute the batter among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full. If you reserved any mix-ins, sprinkle them on top of each cup now.
7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cup comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the power cups cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes. This makes them easier to remove. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 158 kcal · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 5 g · Carbohydrates: 23 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 10 g · Sodium: 167 mg