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Muffins are great. But these banana oat cups are easier, healthier, and somehow just as delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No flour. No refined sugar. Just bananas, oats, and a few pantry staples. Blend, pour, bake. You’ve got breakfast for the whole week. And yes, chocolate chips are mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 12 oat cups.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3 ripe bananas (spotty is best)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 cups (180g) rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup maple syrup or honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup milk (any kind)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup chocolate chips or blueberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Preheat Oven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or spray with nonstick spray.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Blend Everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add all ingredients (except chocolate chips) to a blender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Blend until smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Scrape down sides if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Add Chocolate Chips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Stir in chocolate chips by hand (don’t blend them\u2014they’ll disappear).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Fill and Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (fill almost to the top).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Cool and Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Fridge:<\/strong> Keeps 1 week. Eat cold or microwave for 15-20 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer:<\/strong> Freezes up to 3 months. Thaw overnight or microwave from frozen for 30-40 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meal prep gold:<\/strong> Make a double batch on Sunday. Grab and go all week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Soft, chewy, naturally sweet banana oat cups packed with chocolate chips. Meal prep friendly. Kid approved. Eat them for breakfast, snacks, or straight from the fridge at midnight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,26],"tags":[1687,1690,1689,1287,796,716,1688],"class_list":["post-2035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-desserts","tag-baked-banana-oat-cups","tag-banana-chocolate-chip-oats","tag-banana-oatmeal-cups","tag-grab-and-go-breakfast","tag-healthy-breakfast","tag-meal-prep-breakfast","tag-oatmeal-cups"],"yoast_head":"\n
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