by Deb Ko

• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 full cup packed pitted dates (squish the dates in as much as possible)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut 
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup/honey
• 2 pinches of salt

• 1 full cup packed pitted dates (squish the dates in as much as possible)
• 2 cups of rolled oats 
• 1/4 cup honey (use rice malt syrup for vegan option)
• 1/2 dried cranberries
• 1/2 sunflower or pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 unsweetened shredded coconut

1. Soak pitted dates in warm water for 20mins. Drain water then place dates and honey into a or blender or food processor (I use a nutribullet) and pulse until a dough consistency is formed.

Bananas are such a versatile ingredient that can be the key to making any baking recipe taste 10 times better (and also make your kitchen smell HEAVENLY). 

This BUTTER & FLOUR FREE dark chocolate chip banana oat muffins are a wholesome snack or brekkie option that uses a ton of natural ingredients.


Ingredients (makes 12 muffins): 


Dry ingredients

• 3 cups of rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Method: 

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Grease muffin tray with oil or non-stick cooking spray
2. Combine dry ingredients ( oats, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt) into a large bowl 
3. Combine wet ingredients (eggs, vanilla, bananas, milk, honey, coconut oil) in a medium sized bowl and mix thoroughly 
4. Add wet ingredients into the large bowl containing the dry ingredients - stir until combined 
5. Fold in the chocolate chips last and ensure they are evenly spread out within the batter
6. Scoop batter evenly into muffin tray
7. Bake for 30mins until the top of the muffin is light brown 
8. Leave the muffins to cool for about 10mins before removing from the tin 

Store the muffins in an airtight container and you can leave them in your fridge for about a week and in the freezer for up to 3 months! Enjoy!! :)

• 2 1/2 cups of rolled or quick oats
• 1 full cup packed pitted dates (squish the dates in as much as possible)
• 1/4 cup rice malt syrup or maple syrup (honey if not vegan)
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 
• 1/3 cup almonds 
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds 
• 1/3 cup cranberries 
• Handful of cashew nuts (optional)

1. Soak pitted dates in warm water for 20mins. Drain water then place dates and rice malt syrup into a or blender or food processor (I use a nutribullet) and pulse until a dough consistency is formed.