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Make a banana oat flour muffin for one in about 2 minutes total! Vegan, oil-free and gluten-free, it is the perfect solution for an almost instant breakfast or healthy snack.
I hope that it’s blossoms, birds singing and sunshine in your neck of the woods; it certainly is the case here in Texas. We had a tumultuous thunderstorm last night (including loss of power for much of the night; love flossing my teeth in the dark). But the upside? All the yellow-green pollen that’s been coating my car, throat and eyeballs has been blown away to reveal a sparkling, spanking clean morning.
And I’m ready for a run!
Like most, days, it’s a mad dash to make and eat breakfast, clean up (i.e., shove items in dishwasher), run, shower, and the list of weekend to-dos. I love Saturday morning baked goods, but there is not always enough time.
Solution? My Banana Oat Flour Muffin for One!
Recipe Benefits
- Vegan (egg-free, dairy-free)
- Gluten-free
- Oil-free
- Nut-free
- Only 4 Ingredients
- Cooks in under 2 minutes
- High in protein (6 grams)
- High in fiber (4 grams)
Ingredients for Banana Oat Flour Muffin for One
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post. Toggle between US Customary (volume) and Metric (weights) for preferred measurement option.
- Oat flour (Certified gluten-free, as needed.See notes for grinding your own)
- Baking powder (gluten-free, as needed)
- Salt (optional or adjustable, according to preferences and needs)
- Very ripe banana (about 1 medium-large banana)
- Coconut sugar (see notes for options)
Step by Step Instructions
Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.
- In a microwave-safe ramekin or mug (about 8 ounce capacity), stir together the oat flour, baking powder, and optional salt (I use a fork).
- Add the mashed banana and coconut sugar. Whisk until combined and smooth. If adding mix-ins (see notes below), stir them in at this point.
- Microwave the muffin at full power for about 1 minute 15 seconds until just set (the muffin will pull away from the sides of the ramekin or mug).
- Let the muffin cool for a minute or two before eating (or cool completely). Eat with a fork, straight from the ramekin, or remove it and eat it out of hand.
Variations and Tips
Grind Your Own Oat Flour
Save money by grinding your own oat flour! All that you need is rolled oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned) and a blender. Process the rolled oats in the blender until the result is a very fine flour.
Food processors will not grind the oats into a fine flour, which will affect the outcome of the recipe.
Vary the Muffin with Different Add-Ins
Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite add-ins, such as:
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts, peanuts, almonds)
- Seeds (e.g., green pumpkin seeds (pepitas), sunflower seed kernels , chia seeds, or hemp hearts
- Chocolate, (e.g.,chocolate chips, chunks or shavings, or cacao nibs)
- Fresh berries or chopped fresh fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries or chopped apples
- Chopped dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots, figs, dates).
- Flavorings: Consider adding a small portion of vanilla extract, almond extract, spices (e.g., cinnamon, ginger, allspice), or citrus zest (e.g., orange, lemon, or lime) to the batter.
FAQ
- What can I use in place of coconut sugar? An equal amount of brown sugar, cane sugar, maple syrup, brown rice syrup or agave nectar can be used in place of the coconut sugar. It can also be omitted entirely, if you prefer a less-sweet muffin.
- What can I use in place of banana? An equal amount of unsweetened applesauce can be used in place of the banana.
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Banana Oat Flour Muffin for One
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oat flour, very finely ground, certified gluten-free, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, certified gluten-free, as needed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional/adjustable, according to preference
- 1/4 cup mashed bananas, use very ripe, soft bananas
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, sea notes for options
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe ramekin or mug (about 8 ounce capacity), stir together the oat flour, baking powder, and optional salt (I use a fork).
- Add the mashed banana and coconut sugar. Whisk until combined and smooth. If adding mix-ins (see notes below), stir them in at this point.
- Microwave the muffin at full power for about 1 minute 15 seconds until just set (the muffin will pull away from the sides of the ramekin or mug).
- Let the muffin cool for a minute or two before eating (or cool completely). Eat with a fork, straight from the ramekin, or remove it and eat it out of hand.
Notes
Nutrition
Hi Camilla,
This is a wonderful muffin! Taste so nice and texture so fine! Thank you! I’m wondering now about how to make it a little lower in carbs. I sweetened this version with stevia extract and it worked great. I wonder if coconut flour or golden flax meal could be swapped in to decrease the carb count, but what amount of those would work with the current amount of liquid (ripe banana)? I see that this is an older recipe and that other commenters have enjoyed it over the years. Thanks for this recipe and so many others you have developed for this wonderful site!
You are so welcome, Linda! I am glad the muffin was a hit!
Hi Camilla, I don’t have a microwave, can I bake them? Is so, would you please let me know how many degrees and time ? Thank you.
Hi Janice,
Sure! You could probably do 350F for about 15 minutes 🙂
This is a tasty option, thanks!
Exceedingly interesting.
I used a ramekin that was too small… I noticed too late that it was coming over the top. But no major problem. It nowhere looks like your photo though, but then again it tastes great. Ill make again, in the right sized container
I don’t like banana so I used some pearsauce I had made. I added some nutmeg and vanilla. It is a delicious muffin! Thank you.
That sounds delicious, Helene!
Just tried this and added a tablespoon of Cellucor Cor-fetti cake batter flavored protein powder . It worked out great! The texture is a really good, much better than other mug muffins I have made..
Great!
This is a really good recipe, I make it with different fresh and dried fruits plus seeds or nuts for extra nutrition.
Hi Alana, I am so glad that you like the recipe.
I truly appreciate you developing this recipe, it is delicious, healthy and easy. Morning time in my house always goes by in a rush so I love having a microwavable recipe that requires just two minutes. Will make again, often.
You’re so welcome, Ariella!
I gave this a try…needed a snack that was not full of empty calories. I loved everything about the result. Thank you!
Hi Camilla, I made this today and the flavor is wonderful!
Hi Lauren, so happy to hear that you like the recipe 🙂
I made this tonight with the applesauce and added some blueberies. LOVED IT! I’m going to use chocolate chips next time and add a small amount of protein powder too. Oh yeah.
Camilla, my 10 yr old made this and added vanilla and raspberries. It came out delicious! He is very excited.
That’s wonderful, Martina! 🙂
This came out great. I had everything so I made it on a whim. A pleasant surprise!
Great, Marta–enjoy! 🙂
Thanks for posting this, Camilla–it is very tasty and has a great texture.
You are welcome, Raven!