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Brown Butter Banana Oat Muffin Cups

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Cozy, nut-free muffin cups made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and brown butter for a wholesome and flavorful breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (dairy, oat, or almond milk)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 6 tablespoons (85 grams) of unsalted butter in a small, light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as the butter melts, foams, and then starts to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  3. Mash 2 large ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  4. Add the browned butter, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup milk to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently to combine.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to better monitor color changes. Let brown butter cool before mixing to avoid curdling the egg. Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Tent muffins with foil if browning too quickly.

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