Golden Flax Banana Oat Breakfast Muffins

Start your morning with soft, wholesome, Caribbean-inspired muffins made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and Caribbean Health Foods Golden Flax Meal. These muffins are naturally comforting, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, lunch kits, tea time, or a healthy snack during the day.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup Caribbean Health Foods Golden Flax Meal
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Optional Caribbean Add-ins

• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup diced mango
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness

Method

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a muffin tray or line it with muffin cups.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, Caribbean Health Foods Golden Flax Meal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, milk, oil, egg, and vanilla essence until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine the Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as this helps keep the muffins soft and tender.
5. Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in raisins, shredded coconut, walnuts, diced mango, or any preferred add-ins.
6. Fill the Muffin Tray: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tray, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Sprinkle a few oats on top for a rustic finish.
7. Bake: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the tray, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with a little butter or peanut butter
• Enjoy with fresh fruit such as mango, banana, or pineapple
• Pair with herbal tea, cocoa tea, or fresh juice
• Pack into lunch kits as a wholesome snack
• Serve with yogurt and a drizzle of honey for breakfast