Banana and blueberry muffin bites are made with just three core ingredients: ripe bananas, oats, and blueberries. The bananas hold the mixture together and provide sweetness, while the oats give the bites structure. They are a convenient option when you want a small baked breakfast without preparing a traditional flour-based muffin batter.
This recipe makes 12 bites and takes about 10 minutes to prepare, followed by approximately 15 minutes in the oven. Use very ripe bananas for easier mashing and a softer finished texture.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan.
- Peel the bananas and mash them thoroughly in a mixing bowl. A few small pieces are fine, but there should be no large chunks.
- Add the oats and stir until they are evenly coated with banana.
- Fold in the blueberries gently so they do not break apart unnecessarily.
- Divide the mixture evenly among 12 mini muffin cups. Press each portion lightly so the mixture holds together.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the tops look set and the edges begin to turn lightly golden.
- Let the bites cool in the pan briefly before moving them to a rack or plate.
Helpful Tips
Because this recipe does not contain conventional flour, the bites will be moist and tender rather than cakey. Allowing them to cool helps them firm up. If using frozen blueberries, add them directly from the freezer and fold only until distributed.
Old-fashioned oats produce more visible texture, while finer oats create a more uniform bite. Fill the muffin cups evenly so all portions finish baking at about the same time. Store cooled bites in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat gently or enjoy them cold.
Run a thin utensil around each cooled bite if it needs help releasing from the pan.
