Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 1/4 cups oats
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (low fat)
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup flax seed meal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or chocolate chips)

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and line a muffin tin with 12 baking cups.
  • In a large bowl, mix together oats, yogurt and milk. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together remaining dry ingredients in a small bowl: whole wheat pastry flour through ground cloves.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mashed bananas with oil and egg. Add to the soaking oat mixture and stir to combine.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour batter evenly into 12 lined muffin tins. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 18-20 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.