Healthy Oat Banana Muffins
Fuel your gains with this 10-minute prep, one-bowl chocolate wonder. This isn’t just a healthy snack; it’s a macro-balanced powerhouse designed for fitness enthusiasts. We’ve stripped away the refined flours and sugars of traditional baking, replacing them with fiber-rich oats and creamy Greek yogurt to create a muscle-building vegetarian treat that actually tastes like dessert. The result is a moist, fudge-like chocolate banana oat bake infused with tropical desiccated coconut and natural honey. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian meal prep idea for the week or a quick pre-gym bite, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with zero fluff and high-quality vegetarian protein.
Ingredients
How to make Healthy Oat Banana Muffins
Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in the egg, Greek yogurt, honey, and cocoa powder
Fold in the oat flour, baking powder, and half of the desiccated coconut
Pour into a small lined dish. Sprinkle the remaining coconut on top for a toasted finish
Bake at 180°C for 6-8 minutes in the air fryer or the oven until they look cooked (insert a fork and it should come out clean)
Tips
Want to make it Vegan? Swap the egg for a "flax egg" (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) and use a high-protein soy yogurt instead of Greek yogurt. Replace the honey with maple syrup or agave.
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