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On-The-Go Breakfast Muffins – Easy, Healthy, and Perfect for Busy Mornings

On-The-Go Breakfast Muffins – The Cooking Jar


  • Author: iyma hernandes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These On-The-Go Breakfast Muffins are soft, nourishing, and perfect for hectic mornings. Choose sweet or savory versions, made with real ingredients and totally freezer-friendly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 banana, mashed (or ½ cup applesauce)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or melted butter
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup blueberries, diced apples, or chopped nuts
  • OR for savory: 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or feta)
  • ½ cup diced cooked vegetables (spinach, bell pepper, zucchini)
  • Optional: crumbled cooked bacon or sausage

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda or baking powder, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, mash banana or whisk eggs. Add milk, oil, yogurt, and sweetener. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined. Fold in add-ins (berries, cheese, veggies, etc.).
  5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container or freeze.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter and use ripe bananas for better sweetness. Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months and reheat easily.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: breakfast, muffins, healthy, sweet, savory, meal prep, portable