Banana and Oat Muffins
Banana and oat muffins are a wholesome snack made with ripe bananas, wholemeal flour, crunchy walnuts and warm cinnamon. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, grinds and mixes everything in one bowl, giving you a moist crumb with a nutty bite in minutes. Ideal for lunchboxes, breakfast on the go or an afternoon treat with coffee.
About this recipe
Banana and oat muffins Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate solution for those overripe bananas languishing on your kitchen counter. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples - wholemeal flour, golden caster sugar, oats and crunchy walnuts - into tender, fragrant muffins with a warm cinnamon aroma that fills the whole house. Searching for easy banana muffin recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers. The TM7 handles every step: weigh the flour and sugar straight into the bowl, grind the oats and walnuts to a rustic texture, then blend the batter until silky and lump-free in seconds. These muffins shine as a quick breakfast, a lunchbox filler or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas means less added sugar is needed, while wholemeal flour and oats add a satisfying, wholesome chew. Unlike shop-bought versions, you control exactly what goes in - no preservatives, no artificial flavours, just honest home baking. Whether you are baking with the children on a rainy Saturday or meal-prepping snacks for the week ahead, these banana and oat muffins will become a reliable favourite in your Thermomix repertoire.
Preparation tips
- Use bananas that are heavily speckled or even fully brown - the riper they are, the more natural sweetness and moisture they bring to the muffin batter, letting you reduce the caster sugar slightly.
- Toast the walnut halves briefly in a dry pan before grinding them in the TM7 bowl; this deepens their flavour and adds a wonderful aroma that pairs beautifully with the cinnamon.
- Store the cooled muffins in an airtight tin for up to three days, or freeze them individually wrapped. A quick warm-up in the oven restores that freshly baked texture for breakfast.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with your favourite plant-based drink such as oat or almond milk, and use a dairy-free butter alternative. The bananas keep the muffins lovely and moist, so nothing is lost in texture.
- Chocolate-festive version: fold dark chocolate chips and a pinch of nutmeg through the batter before baking, and top each muffin with a walnut half for a festive look - a hit at children's parties and holiday brunches alike.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the wholemeal flour and caster sugar directly into the bowl, saving mess. [Weighing]
- Coarse grinding - The TM7 grinds the oats and walnut halves into a rustic crumb that adds nutty bite. [Grinding]
- Velvety blending - The Thermomix mixes the banana batter into a lump-free mixture in seconds, evenly distributing cinnamon. [Mixing]
- Gentle melting - The TM7 heats the butter and milk together until just melted, ready for the muffin batter. [Heating]
- Perfect aeration - The Thermomix whips the eggs until pale and fluffy, giving the oat muffins their light crumb. [Whipping]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- wholemeal flour
- golden caster sugar
- baking powder
- fine sea salt
- large eggs
- milk
- ripe bananas
- walnut halves
- ground cinnamon