4 Ways to Make Banana Muffins in the Blender

Healthy banana blender muffins made four ways — blueberry, apple cinnamon, banana walnut, and chocolate chip. This easy blender muffin recipe is gluten free and uses rolled oats as the base.

Banana blender muffins are incredibly simple and convenient. Everything goes into a blender, you blend the batter, pour into a tin, bake, and you have moist, flavorful muffins ready in under 30 minutes. They make a perfect grab-and-go snack for busy mornings, lunches, or for kids after school.

This recipe provides a versatile base that works with many mix-in combinations. Shown here are four favorite variations, but you can adapt the base to include whatever flavors you prefer.

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Here are the flavor variations featured:

• Chocolate chip
• Banana walnut
• Apple cinnamon
• Blueberry

All versions begin with the same base batter made from oats, bananas, eggs, applesauce, and a few pantry staples. After blending the base, simply divide the batter between muffin cups and add your chosen mix-ins. Swirling them lightly with a toothpick helps distribute the add-ins evenly.

Blender muffin ingredients

Oats – Use rolled oats for a tender but hearty texture. For gluten-free muffins, choose certified gluten-free oats. Oat flour can be substituted if preferred.

Eggs – Eggs bind the batter. The recipe hasn’t been tested with vegan egg substitutes; if you try flax eggs, results may vary.

Banana – Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture while helping create a light crumb.

Applesauce – Unsweetened applesauce keeps muffins moist and adds fruit-based sweetness without extra oil.

Maple syrup – A touch of natural sweetener. Honey can be used instead if desired.

Baking powder + baking soda – The combination gives the best lift and structure for these muffins.

Salt, cinnamon, and vanilla – Simple seasonings that enhance flavor—don’t skip them.

Mix-ins – Blueberries, diced apple with cinnamon, banana with walnuts, or chocolate chips are all delicious options. For more protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and a little extra liquid to adjust consistency.

How to make banana blender muffins

Making these muffins is straightforward: add all base ingredients (except mix-ins) to a high-powered blender, pulse until smooth, then pour into a prepared muffin tin and finish with your chosen mix-ins.

Avoid over-blending, which can make the muffins dense or gummy. Blend just until the batter is smooth, using short pulses. If needed, stir with a spoon to incorporate any dry pockets without running the blender too long.

Fill lined muffin cups about 3/4 full, add roughly 2 tablespoons of mix-ins per muffin, and press them gently into the batter with a toothpick or the back of a spoon for even distribution. Top with a few extra add-ins if you like.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve plain, spread with nut butter, or crumble over yogurt for a quick breakfast bowl.

Enjoy these banana blender muffins warm or at room temperature. They store well on the counter for up to two days or in the fridge for up to one week.

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If you liked this recipe, try these other muffins

• Chocolate zucchini muffins
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• Banana bread muffins