Banana Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins

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Banana blackberry oatmeal muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with juicy blackberries, making them the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. This easy recipe is dairy free and gluten free.

Looking for more snack recipes? Try my cheddar cheese and chive scones (dairy free), 3 ingredient peanut butter cheerio bars, or dairy free banana bread.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Healthy – The main source of sweetness in these banana blackberry muffins comes from mashed banana and tangy fresh blackberries. They’re made with whole ingredients and contain no refined sugar.
Kid friendly – Kids and adults alike will devour these healthy oatmeal muffins.
Easy – This muffin recipe makes a great quick snack or easy breakfast option. Make an extra batch to store in the freezer to pull out on busy mornings.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make these blackberry banana muffins:

Oat flour – made from pulverized rolled oats.
Baking soda and baking powder.
Kosher salt – a pinch to balance out the sweetness.
Sweet ripe bananas – they add both natural sweetness and moisture. For the best results, use bananas with several brown spots but aren’t completely black as it could add too much moisture to the muffins.
Melted coconut oil – I suggest using refined coconut oil for no coconut taste.
Maple syrup – brings out the natural sweetness in the bananas and adds flavor to the muffins.
Vanilla extract.
Large eggs – help hold the muffins together.
Juicy blackberries – Fresh berries are ideal, but you can also use frozen if it’s what you have on hand.

How to Make Banana Blackberry Muffins: Step By Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

Preheat & prep. Preheat your oven to 375ºF and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with oil or cooking spray.
Mix dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, add the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk to combine.
Combine. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. Fold in the fresh blackberries.
Bake. Divide the muffin batter evenly between the greased muffin wells. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool. Let them cool for a few minutes before transferring the muffins to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Helpful Tips

Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be. They should have several brown spots, but avoid using black, overripe bananas.
Don’t overmix. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins, so stir until just combined.

Quick Tip: If you prefer sweeter muffins, sprinkle coconut sugar, brown sugar, or turbinado sugar over the tops of the muffins before baking.

Storage

Countertop: Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days on the countertop.

Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast or snack.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this banana blackberry oatmeal muffin recipe using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

No coconut oil? – use olive oil or melted vegan butter.
Use different berries – swap blackberries for raspberries, or chopped strawberries or make mixed berry muffins or make my banana blueberry oatmeal muffins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen blackberries?

Yes, but it’s essential not to thaw them before adding them to the batter to prevent excess moisture and color bleeding.

How do I know when the banana berry muffins are done baking?

Insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, they’re ready.

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